RN Med Surg Acute

RN Med Surg Acute

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives. Every day, you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns. To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

• Patient Satisfaction: Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e., demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates, and colleagues.
• Orients patient/family members to patient room, to include: placement of personal belongings, use of bed, call light system, and other equipment as appropriate to patient's age.
• Completes Nursing Assessment and consistently utilizes/develops initial care plan for patient by utilizing all available sources of information; patient, family, old records, etc., and develops plan of care that is specific to patient's health and age-related needs. Recognizes patient's/family's capabilities and assists them to function at their optimal level. Makes appropriate adjustments for each individual, respecting their capabilities and age needs, and allowing for optimal independence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient population needs, utilizing knowledge of growth and development throughout the lifespan, including: Physiology and Pathology Use of generic and unit-specific protocols and procedures. Use of standards/critical pathways, the ability to provide direct patient care
• Consistently communicates with other team members, each assigned patient's individual and age-specific needs, and documents this in the Nursing Plan of Care. Reviews Nursing Plan of Care on each assigned patient and modifies as needed, according to Unit/Hospital Policy. Consistently modifies Nursing Plan of Care as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and continuing patient assessment.
• Develops a teaching/discharge plan for individual patients; utilizes assessment data and includes the patient and family whenever possible and appropriate, and their activity is documented. Evaluates patient education with clients/family and involves other caregivers in the teaching process, to ensure needed education is provided. Documentation reflects patient/family understanding, feedback, or return demonstration.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new-to-specialty applications. Our next posting period will be July 1, 2026, for an October 16, 2026 start date. Positions can be found under National Resident RN (<12 months' experience as an RN) or RN Transition/Fellowship (>12 months' experience as an RN).

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse: CA
• 1 year RN Acute Care experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR

• One (1) year experience in area of specialty.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful RN Med Surg Acute at St Bernardine Medical Center?

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Efficient
• Good Listener
• Organized
• Problem-Solver

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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