Temporary Season Lvl III Staff RN Hospital - MV ICU

Kaiser Permanente • Moreno Valley, CA

102d

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.

Requirements

• Current CA RN license.
• Current ACLS, BLS & PALS certifications.
• 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.
• Proficient in I.V. therapy.
• Ability to take call with a 30 minute response time.

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• PALS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes 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 and leads and directs others through the change process.
• Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation.
• 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 them accountable for performance.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care.
• Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education.
• Monitors the patients progress based on the plan and revises as necessary.
• Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan.
• Ensures patient safety related to medications and procedures.
• Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort.
• Documents accurately and legibly, reflecting nursing process and interventions.
• Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with physicians.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Adheres to Workplace Safety principles and practices.
• Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
• Provides an optimal patient care experience.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and participates in professional development.
• Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.

Benefits

• This is a temporary seasonal position with a commitment duration of 5-6 months from date of hire.
• Will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

What This Job Offers

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