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CommonSpirit Health

San Bernardino, California

Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 23

Unit
Oncology

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$54/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1921 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

*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.

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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 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 toUnit/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 teaching process, to ensure needed education is provided. Documentation reflects patient/family understanding, feedback, or return demonstration. Job Requirements*Required Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire 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.

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*Pay Range*

$54.06 - $70.55 /hour

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Requirements

  • CA RN

Place

City
San Bernardino, California
Median rent
$1,508/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$67,415/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
6% above the national average

San Bernardino area index 106.4, where 100 is the national average.

San Bernardino sits in Southern California's Inland Empire, framed by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north. A practical, down-to-earth home base for healthcare careers, it puts nurses within an hour of mountain trails, desert landscapes, and the broader Los Angeles metro without coastal-region prices.

Map showing the location of San Bernardino, CA
Approximate location in San Bernardino, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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CommonSpirit Health is a large, faith-based nonprofit healthcare system formed in 2019 through the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). Headquartered in Chicago with a significant operational presence in Los Angeles, CA, the system operates 2,200+ care…

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