5 jobs found in Bakersfield

Nurse Practitioner- Stockdale Pediatrics - Bakersfield, CA Join our Stockdale Pediatrics team in Bakersfield, CA. . SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Practitioner who is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with VCH policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council. This position requires credentialing at Valley Children's Hospital and Mercy San Juan. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master's degree in Nursing as well as graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program. Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardized protocols, and furnishing privileges. AANPCP or CPNP required within 6 months of hire/transfer into position. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Minimum three (3) years related experience and increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems. POSITION DETAILS: Part time opportunity LOCATION: Bakersfield, CA

A stronger bond with patients A stronger impact on recovery BE THE CONNECTION. As a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you’ll be the connection between exceptional care and real, positive results. Paired with mentors who encourage you to grow, you’ll be an important part of an interdisciplinary team. This is your chance to get to know your patients and watch them progress due to your efforts with national post-acute care leader Encompass Heath. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LPN/LVN) Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Bakersfield, CA Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: • Perform a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse each day. • Provide direct care to patients; carry out their plans of care and observe their behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment. • Work with a wide range of diagnoses, including stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, joint replacement, fractures, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. • Help patients work toward goals of being discharged and returning to their lives, families, and communities Credentials: • Current LPN/LVN licensure appropriate to state regulations required. • Current CPR certification required. • One or more years of experience within an inpatient medical-surgical or general hospital setting preferred. • Rehabilitation experience preferred. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: • Benefits that begin when you do. • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Address: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield 93309 Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed Job ID: 1919336

A stronger bond with patients A stronger impact on recovery BE THE CONNECTION. As a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you’ll be the connection between exceptional care and real, positive results. Paired with mentors who encourage you to grow, you’ll be an important part of an interdisciplinary team. This is your chance to get to know your patients and watch them progress due to your efforts with national post-acute care leader Encompass Heath. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LPN/LVN) Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Bakersfield, CA Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: • Perform a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse each day. • Provide direct care to patients; carry out their plans of care and observe their behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment. • Work with a wide range of diagnoses, including stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, joint replacement, fractures, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. • Help patients work toward goals of being discharged and returning to their lives, families, and communities Credentials: • Current LPN/LVN licensure appropriate to state regulations required. • Current CPR certification required. • One or more years of experience within an inpatient medical-surgical or general hospital setting preferred. • Rehabilitation experience preferred. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: • Benefits that begin when you do. • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Address: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield 93309 Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1922344

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Bakersfield, CA The Registered Nurse is responsible for: - Providing direct patient care to inpatients - Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift - Assessing and reassessing of patients - Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team - Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner - Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals. Job Code: 101160 License or Certification: - Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations - CPR certification (ACLS preferred) - CRRN certification preferred Education, Training and Years of Experience: - One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred - Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Address: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield 93309 Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1919664

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a rehab nursing technician (CNA or LNA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health. What makes Encompass Health careers different—and better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: REHABILITATION NURSE TECHNICIAN (CNA) Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Bakersfield As a rehabilitation nurse technician, channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: • Use your attention to the little details that have a big effect on each patient’s treatment plan. • Provide direct patient care based on your level of training and competence. • Assist an RN or LPN in completing patient-care support tasks. • Promote the best possible patient satisfaction and outcomes. • Make a real difference that you can see and feel as you help patients to thrive on a daily basis. Credentials: • Current CPR certification required. • One or more years of experience within an inpatient general hospital setting preferred but not required. • Experience with medically complex patients and sub-acute rehab unit patients preferred. • State-issued C.N.A. or L.N.A. (or similar) license preferred. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: • Benefits that begin when you do. • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Address: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield 93309 Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1919353