Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery, Full-Time, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network includes PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical group, home healthcare services, hospice care, and specialized services in heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care, and emergency services. PIH Health is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience.

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN), BSN provides comprehensive, direct nursing care to assigned patients within the acute care hospital setting. This role encompasses the full scope of professional nursing practice, including patient assessment, development and implementation of individualized plans of care, patient and family education, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. The RN coordinates care delivery among interdisciplinary team members and performs duties to maintain efficient patient care flow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and systematic patient assessments upon admission and throughout the continuum of care.
• Identify actual and potential health problems and formulate individualized nursing care plans addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs of patients and their families.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions, administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate patient responses to care, adjusting plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination among the interdisciplinary care team, communicating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and community resources using adult learning and health literacy principles.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring less experienced nursing staff, contributing to a positive unit culture, and participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities in the electronic health record system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Requirements

• Current, valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited four-year college or university program.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an acute care hospital environment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or equivalent accredited organization.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or equivalent accredited organization.
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or equivalent formal clinical education in an acute care setting.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing education relevant to nursing practice and specialty area.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Basic to intermediate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard healthcare technology platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including mentoring peers, delegating appropriately, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Proficient patient assessment skills including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs assessment across diverse patient populations.
• Clinical education knowledge related to nursing specialty area, including current evidence-based practice standards.
• Strong understanding of principles of patient and family teaching, including health literacy, adult learning theory, and culturally sensitive education strategies.
• Critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity and fast-paced acute care environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of medication administration, infection control protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time, regular/at-will position based at PIH Health Downey Hospital. The role operates within a dynamic, fast-paced acute care hospital environment requiring clinical expertise, critical thinking, compassionate communication, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Pay

$50.50–$82.64 per hour.

Location

11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241