ER Charge RN-Clinic Y1

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

102d

About The Position

Functions as a Lead of the healthcare team, coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional nursing practice. May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP nursing mission and values.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent experience within the past three (3) years as an RN in the clinical area of specialty for the position of hire.
• Graduate of a BRN approved RN program and have completed 917 hours of supervised RN student clinical training.
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another Registered Nurse.
• Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values & behaviors in daily practice.
• Understands needs & sets priorities for the department.
• Provides professional leadership & direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
• Coordinates departmental operations & delegates tasks appropriately.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, registry, students, & other team members in department specific operations & patient care activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice.
• Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission & discharge processes.
• Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration.
• Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age appropriate care.
• Participates/leads various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, Unit Based Teams (UBTs), new projects, quality efforts, & educational programs.
• Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.
• Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations.
• Motivates staff to attain their fullest potential in improving performance, attendance, access, service & quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree