RN Emergency Services

RN Emergency Services

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $52.23 - $68.16 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Emergency Services

Hours/Pay Period: 72

Weekly Schedule: 1845-0715 Rotating weekends

Shift: Night

Category: Emergency Nursing

Job Details

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.

• Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues.
• COORDINATES PATIENT CARE UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS: ASSESSMENT Completes Nursing Assessment by utilizing all available sources of information; patient, family, history, etc., Develops plan of care that is specific to patient's health and age related needs based on findings during the initial assessment 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. Initiates the appropriate patient care protocols based on initial assessment of the patient Performs ongoing reassessment of patient according to Emergency Department standards Reports abnormal findings and/or changes in patient's condition to the physician in a timely manner.
• COORDINATES PATIENT CARE UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS: PLANNING Demonstrates knowledge of patient needs, and develops a plan of care utilizing knowledge of growth and development throughout the life-span, including: pathophysiology, protocols and procedures, and critical pathways Reports abnormal findings and/or changes in patient's condition to the physician in a timely manner. Informs patient / family/ significant other of the plan of care and anticipated length of time required to carry out the plan. Properly identifies each patient's acuity and plans accordingly.
• COORDINATES PATIENT CARE UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS: IMPLEMENTATION Initiates and implements physicians orders accurately and timely as required Consistently collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, each assigned patient's individual and age specific needs. Demonstrates ability to set patient care priorities. Anticipates potential problems / complications and plans appropriate action to prevent or limit sequelae. Modifies plan of care according to changes in patient diagnosis, needs and/or outcome. Administers and prepares medications safely and appropriately Prepares patients for admission or transfer in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and per policy and procedure Considers knowledge deficits, barriers to learning, and appropriate teaching methods in performing patient teaching
• COORDINATES PATIENT CARE UTILIZING THE NURSING PROCESS: EVALUATION Develops a discharge plan for individual patients; utilizing assessment data and including the patient and family whenever possible and appropriate. Documentation reflects patient/family understanding, feedback, or return demonstration. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient teaching provided Monitors patient's response to interventions and treatment modalities received while under the care of the emergency department to evaluate their effectiveness Recognizes life threatening complications/situations and responds immediately by initiating and participating in emergency procedures
• COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the health care team Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. Documents these events and consistently reports to Charge Nurse. Oncoming team is well informed of these occurrences through a bedside shift report. Utilizes an established format to give an inclusive bedside shift report to team members.

RN New Graduates:

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality 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

Required

• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care Unit
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Where You'll Work

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems.

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!

Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful RN Emergency Services 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!

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

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