Staff Nurse 1 - SCAL Nurse Residency Program

Kaiser Permanente • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. 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. The Kaiser Permanente National New Graduate Program is an innovative 12-month program where your knowledge, skills, and confidence will grow through the comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum. Your learning experience will include activities such as simulations, AI-assisted clinical judgement and knowledge assessments, and reflective learning exercises. Your orientation will include clinical and didactic training, precepted shifts, and mentorship to prepare you as you transition to professional practice. This position allows applicants to apply to hospitals and medical centers in Southern California for the July 21, 2025 cohort of the Nurse Residency Program. Applicants accepted into this training position will enter the KPSCAL Nurse Residency Program. Before applying, please read all the following information carefully. NOTE: This position is only for nurses with less than 6 months of paid acute care RN work experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Registered Nursing approved RN program that includes completion of 768 or more hours of supervised RN student clinical training.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Must have less than 6 months of RN experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability.
• Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior.
• Champions new ideas.
• Leads and directs others through the change process.
• Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Mentors, orients, and coaches others in unit specific operations and patient care activities.
• Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan.
• Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education.
• Monitors the patients progress based on the plan.
• Revises plan on ongoing basis based on patient condition and evaluation of progress.
• Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education.
• Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
• Provides an optimal patient care experience by actively listening to the needs of patients and family members and taking responsibility for meeting those identified needs.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members.

What This Job Offers

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