Department:

Nursing Administration

Union:

CNA

Shift:

12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period:

72

Job Description:

Posting Date: 7/23/2026

Internal Closing Date: 7/29/26

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Pay range: $55.74 - $81.20

Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within Palomar Medical Center Poway and the Villas at Poway and for the management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Coordinates plan of care with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.

Responsible for functioning independently within the priority matrix and establishing a self-directed workload. Responsible for responding to all code and rapid response activations, performing the lead or control nurse and scribe, and accompanying the patient to definitive care. Uses critical thinking and assessment skills to serve as a resource to colleagues and assist with emergency/urgent patient care needs throughout the facility and to the Villas at Poway.
emonstrates expertise in peripheral access. Responsible for the insertion of a ultrasound guided peripheral IVs . Uses critical thinking and assessment skills to serve as a resource to colleagues and assist with emergency/urgent patient care needs throughout the facility. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.

Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Communication will be positive, professional and collaborative in relationship to staff, physicians, patients and their families. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience: 3 - 5 years Critical Care or 2 years Critical Care AND 2 years Emergency Department

Preferred Experience: 5 years Critical Care or 5 years Emergency Department

Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
merican Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
ediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Certification: Certification in Specialty area of practice or role

Required License: Current CA RN License

Preferred License: Not Applicable