Staff Registered Nurse — San Diego, CA at Kaiser

About the Role

As a 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.

Day in the Life

Your day involves leading the health care team by delegating tasks appropriately, mentoring new employees, and facilitating unit-specific operations. You will develop and contribute to individualized plans of care that reflect multidisciplinary planning, cultural needs, and patient acuity, ensuring these plans are discussed with patients and families. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to monitoring patient progress, revising care plans based on ongoing evaluations, and ensuring optimal pain control and patient safety.

You will collaborate closely with physicians and other team members to discuss patient findings and participate in performance improvement activities. Your responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, utilizing computer systems effectively, and ensuring a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. You will act as a resource and preceptor for students and registry staff, confronting conflict constructively and supporting a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Hiring Process

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse License in California and possess Basic Life Support certification. Basic arrhythmia knowledge is required. Applicants should have a minimum of six months of experience in an acute or sub-acute facility within the last three years.

Work Schedule

This position offers a 12-hour shift option (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) or a backup 8-hour shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am). Attendance and punctuality are critical, with staff expected to report promptly for their assigned shifts.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that all team members bring to our organization and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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 orient new employees, students, and registry staff
check_circleParticipate in departmental performance improvement and competency validation activities
check_circleManage patient confidentiality and ensure a clean, orderly work environment
check_circleDevelop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient assessments
check_circleCollaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient outcomes
check_circleEnsure patient safety through medication administration and infection prevention protocols
check_circleMaintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical documentation
check_circleOptimize resource utilization to minimize overtime and support fiscal responsibility
check_circleLead the healthcare team by delegating tasks and supervising work assignments

Requirements

verifiedMinimum six (6) months of experience in an acute or sub-acute facility within the last three (3) years
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (California)
verifiedBasic Life Support certification
verifiedBasic arrhythmia knowledge

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In this Staff RN - Med Surg/Telemetry - Float Pool - Zion at Kaiser Permanente role, you will mentor and orient new employees, students, and registry staff; participate in departmental performance improvement and competency validation activities; manage patient confidentiality and ensure a clean, orderly work environment; and develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient assessments.

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To qualify for the Staff RN - Med Surg/Telemetry - Float Pool - Zion at Kaiser Permanente position, applicants should have: Minimum six (6) months of experience in an acute or sub-acute facility within the last three (3) years; Registered Nurse License (California); Basic Life Support certification; and Basic arrhythmia knowledge.

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Staff RN - Med Surg/Telemetry - Float Pool - 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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