Emergency Room RN - FT Nights

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse leads the health care team, providing professional nursing care according to established standards, policies, and procedures. The role involves demonstrating leadership, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring patient care meets quality and effectiveness standards.

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing the health care team, delegating tasks, and maintaining a supportive work environment. Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s policies and principles while leading the team through changes and problem-solving processes. The role requires adherence to regulatory requirements, policies, and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures
• Serves as a Leader of the Health Care Team
• Delegates Tasks Appropriately
• Demonstrates Professional, Supportive Behavior
• Champions New Ideas
• Leads and Directs Others Through the Change Process
• Utilizes Communication Strategies
• Participates in Problem Identification and Resolution
• Mentors, Orients, and Coaches Others
• Shares Responsibility and Authority with Subordinates
• Problem Solves with Other Departments
• Complies with Regulatory Requirements, Policies, and Standards of Practice
• Develops and/or Contributes to Individualized Plan of Care
• Ensures Plan Reflects Multidisciplinary Planning, Consultation, and Education
• Ensures Plan Reflects Admission or Outpatient Database, Ongoing Findings, Age-Appropriate Care, Cultural-Specific Needs, and Appropriate Acuity
• Ensures Plan Is Discussed with Patient, Family/Significant Others, and Completed Timely
• Maintains and Evaluates Patient Progress Based on the Plan
• Revises Plan on Ongoing Basis Based on Patient Condition and Evaluation of Progress
• Ensures Care Meets Standards of Practice
• Ensures Effective Development and Completion of Discharge Plan Including Discharge Barriers and Patient/Family Education
• Ensures Patient Clearly Understands Discharge Instructions
• Monitors Medications and Procedures Utilizing the Five Rights; Prevents Patient Falls; Prevents Decubitus Prevention and Nosocomial Infections
• Ensures Optimal Pain Control and Patient Comfort; Identifies and Discusses Patient Anxieties, Fears or Concerns Regarding Patient Condition, Treatment, or Discharge
• Ensures Patients Understand Medication Purpose, Side Effects, and Administration Instructions in the Hospital as Well as at the Time of Discharge
• Prompts Answers Call Lights, Alarms, and Patient Requests
• Makes Appropriate Referrals and Facilitates Resource Utilization
• Maintains and Protects Patient Confidentiality
• Ensures Clean, Orderly, and Functional Work Environment
• Treats All Families of Patients with Courtesy, Respect, Kindness, and Compassion
• 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
• Gives Patients Information in a Way They Can Understand and Ensures Comprehension
• Provides a Patient Care Experience That Exceeds Members’ Expectations
• Views Others as an Effective Team Member Who is Flexible, Cooperative, and Willing to Assist Others
• Confronts Difficult or Conflict Situations Constructively and Seeks Appropriate Assistance
• Takes Accountability for Own Actions and Accepts Constructive Criticism
• Acts as a Resource, Preceptor, and Mentor to New Employees, Registry, Students, and Other Team Members
• Attends All Mandatory Meetings, In-services, and Staff Meetings as Required, Actively Participates in Other Departmental Professional Development
• Assesses Current and Future Unit Learning Needs and Develops an Annual Education Plan
• Keeps Self Informed of Activities on the Unit and Makes Recommendations for Change
• Adheres to Attendance Program
• Reports to Assigned Area Promptly, Being Present and Available for Report at Beginning of Assigned Shift
• Supports a Collaborative Labor-Management Partnership Environment Through Unit-Based Teams
• Organizes Work to Minimize the Use of Overtime
• Identifies and Assists in Systems Improvement That Needs Simplification or Correction
• Utilizes Payroll and Non-Payroll Resources to Their Maximum Potential

Requirements

• Minimum Six (6) Months Recent (Within Last 5 Years) Full-Time Equivalent Experience in ED or Critical Care
• Successful Completion of a KP ED Training Program or Approved Equivalent Within Prior 12 Months

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$58.29 - $79.98 / hour

Schedule

Full-time, Night Shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Back-up 8 Hour Shift 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM