Kaiser Permanente
Staff Nurse II - South Sacramento Emergency (Night/28)
Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership in working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Responsibilities
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed and in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively; demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information; navigate in a Windows environment and EMR system applications. Performs other related duties as necessary. Provides competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Complies with safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors. Care is provided in accordance with EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management. Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, and emergency childbirth. Teamwork with all internal and external departments and agencies involved in the provision of care. Medication administration and management including titrating infusions and pediatric medications. Maintains all required licenses, certifications and professional development/continuing education requirements per department and facility standards. Qualifications
Experience
One year recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Education
High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR graduate of registered nursing program with alternative pathways as described Or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program with pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing Licensure / Certification
Registered Nurse License (California) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification within 12 months of hire Additional Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice Commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers) Effective written and oral communication skills (in English) Good interpersonal skills Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship, or equivalent training/experience Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente. Get notified about new Emergency Room Nurse jobs in Sacramento, CA. Note: Some job cards and postings listed are provided for illustrative purposes within the surrounding content.
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The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership in working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Responsibilities
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed and in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively; demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information; navigate in a Windows environment and EMR system applications. Performs other related duties as necessary. Provides competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Complies with safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors. Care is provided in accordance with EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management. Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, and emergency childbirth. Teamwork with all internal and external departments and agencies involved in the provision of care. Medication administration and management including titrating infusions and pediatric medications. Maintains all required licenses, certifications and professional development/continuing education requirements per department and facility standards. Qualifications
Experience
One year recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Education
High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR graduate of registered nursing program with alternative pathways as described Or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program with pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing Licensure / Certification
Registered Nurse License (California) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification within 12 months of hire Additional Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice Commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers) Effective written and oral communication skills (in English) Good interpersonal skills Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship, or equivalent training/experience Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente. Get notified about new Emergency Room Nurse jobs in Sacramento, CA. Note: Some job cards and postings listed are provided for illustrative purposes within the surrounding content.
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