RN

commonspirit· Definitive Observation
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
  • Ensures that the patient is properly introduced to the unit & his/her surroundings within one hour after arrival in unit.
  • Completes assessment as reflected in nursing notes & admission history within 8 hours.
  • Provides baseline data pertaining to activities of daily living.
  • Reflects physiological condition & psychosocial needs of the patient. Reflects perceptions of patient and/or significant others of his/her health problem(s) & his/her expectations of the present hospitalization.
  • Provides information needed to begin discharge planning.
  • Utilizes standards of care to anticipate potential patient care problems.

Job Requirements

Required
  • Graduate of an accredited RN program (new grads eligible)., upon hire and
  • Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days
Preferred
  • one year acute care experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the RN position at commonspirit?
The salary for this RN role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the RN role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a RN role in the Definitive Observation department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the RN at commonspirit belong to?
This RN position is part of the Definitive Observation department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the RN position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the RN job at commonspirit posted?
This RN position at commonspirit was posted on Oct 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.

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