Staff Registered Nurse — San Diego, CA at Kaiser

About the Role

As the leader of the health care team, this Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role is designed to demonstrate performance consistent with the Medical Center's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan. You will remain flexible to changing systems, ensuring quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice while treating co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Team Context

You will serve as a pivotal leader within the unit, delegating tasks appropriately and demonstrating accountability. This position requires you to champion new ideas, lead others through the change process, and utilize effective communication strategies to resolve issues. As a mentor, preceptor, and resource, you will orient and coach new employees, registry staff, and students, fostering a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment through unit-based teams.

Day in the Life

Your day involves developing and contributing to individualized plans of care that reflect multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education. You will monitor patient progress, revise care plans based on ongoing evaluations, and ensure optimal pain control and patient comfort. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to ensuring patient safety, including medication administration, fall prevention, and infection control.

You will actively listen to the needs of patients and families, providing information in an understandable way to ensure comprehension. Whether managing complex clinical outcomes or facilitating discharge planning, you will collaborate with physicians and other team members to discuss findings and progress. You will also participate in departmental performance improvement activities and maintain a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.

Hiring Process

Candidates must possess a valid California Registered Nurse License, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Specific unit training, including Basic Arrhythmia and Ventilator training, is required. Applicants should have one year of recent full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU, or SDU setting, or have completed an approved equivalent course within the last 12 months.

Equal Opportunity

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

150, West Beech Street, Little Italy, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States

San Diego, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleMentor and coach new employees, students, and registry staff in unit operations
check_circleParticipate in performance improvement activities and departmental competency validation
check_circleDevelop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient assessment and progress
check_circleCollaborate with physicians and team members to discuss patient findings and outcomes
check_circleConduct accurate and timely documentation of nursing interventions and evaluations
check_circleMaintain a safe work environment by adhering to standard precautions and safety principles
check_circleEnsure patient safety by monitoring medications, fall prevention, and infection control
check_circleLead the health care team by delegating tasks and supervising work assignments
check_circleProvide patient and family education regarding treatment, discharge, and medication management

Requirements

verified1-year recent full-time equivalent experience in Critical Care, DOU, or SDU setting
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (California)
verifiedAdvanced Cardiac Life Support certification
verifiedBasic Life Support from American Heart Association
verifiedBasic Arrhythmia course
verifiedVentilator training

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Day-to-day, the Sp Unit Staff RN - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion at Kaiser Permanente will mentor and coach new employees, students, and registry staff in unit operations; participate in performance improvement activities and departmental competency validation; develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient assessment and progress; and collaborate with physicians and team members to discuss patient findings and outcomes.

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To qualify for the Sp Unit Staff RN - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion at Kaiser Permanente position, applicants should have: 1-year recent full-time equivalent experience in Critical Care, DOU, or SDU setting; Registered Nurse License (California); Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification; Basic Life Support from American Heart Association; Basic Arrhythmia course; and Ventilator training.

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Sp Unit Staff RN - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion at Kaiser Permanente is based in 150, West Beech Street, Little Italy, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Key skills for Sp Unit Staff RN - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion at Kaiser Permanente include Registered Nurse License; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Basic Life Support; Basic Arrhythmia; and Ventilator Training.

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Sp Unit Staff RN - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion at Kaiser Permanente is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

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