Staff Nurse II - Telemetry Per Diem Evening Shift

Kaiser Permanente • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Staff Nurse II - Telemetry Per Diem Evening Shift is a professional caregiver responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in a telemetry unit. This role involves assessing patient needs, formulating care plans, implementing care, and coordinating with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse will also participate in staff development and performance improvement activities, demonstrating a commitment to patient advocacy and safety principles.

Requirements

• Six months recent experience in an acute care setting.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program or equivalent experience.
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Training in chemotherapy, neurosurgery, telemetry, or other specialties may be required once hired.
• Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on various patient statuses.
• Formulate a goal-directed plan of care when appropriate.
• Implement care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Establish priorities for patient care based on essential needs and available resources.
• Identify patient/family learning needs and act to meet them.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights and cultural beliefs.
• Provide/coordinate care for patients/patient populations.
• Establish effective working relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
• Delegate appropriately and coordinate duties of healthcare team members.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care given by healthcare team members.
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safety principles.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice.
• Participate regularly in staff development activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality.
• Participate in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities.
• Participate in nursing research activities as requested.
• Identify and solve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions.
• Provide data for staffing decisions and demonstrate flexibility in staffing issues.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED