Level V Inpatient Charge RN

Kaiser Permanente • Moreno Valley, CA

267d

About The Position

As a leader of the health care team, directs shift-to-shift departmental operations and provides professional nursing care. Including utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies and procedures. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Participates in effective resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments, staffing and scheduling. Remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice, and treats co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP nursing mission and values. Rotates call as per department needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care ICU/CCU setting or successful completion of a KP Critical Care course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
• Successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course.
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Champions new ideas; actively collaborates with others through the change process.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities.
• Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve problems in collaboration with work team and with other departments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
• Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the department demands of the day; facilitates and relieves staff breaks.
• Actively involved in assigning, orienting, and precepting and coaching staff as needed.
• Conducts audits and ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical and psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans and age appropriate care.
• Participates/leads various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, Unit Based Teams, new projects, quality efforts, and educational programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients specific conditions commonly seen in the department and care required.
• Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, and support staff regarding performance, as necessary.
• Actively participates, champions and motivates other staff in quality improvement in patient care, workflow, and improvement in clinical initiatives and working conditions of the department.
• Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, patient and staff safety, efficiency, productivity and working conditions of providers and staff.
• Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations.
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of patients.
• Coordinates smooth transition for patients across the care continuum.
• Participates in daily leadership rounds, documents rounding activities on unit rounding logs (as appropriate).

What This Job Offers

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