Charge RN-L3 (Operating Room)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Charge Registered Nurse to oversee operations in the Sunset Medical Center - Operating Room-1. You will supervise a team, coordinate staffing and scheduling, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care in a safe, patient-centered environment. The role requires a California RN license, BLS, and strong communication skills.

A BSN is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position with standard daytime hours and unit-based leadership

Qualifications

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures in multiple specialties, or successful completion of a KP Operating Room course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
• Registered Nurse License (California) and Basic Life Support
• Excellent communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English.
• The ability to scrub as required.
• The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.

Responsibilities

• Directs reviews, assigns and organizes the work of at least three employees, including at least one registered nurse.
• Provides professional leadership and direction to ensure efficient patient care.
• Coordinates departmental operations and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Lead/facilitate daily/shift multidisciplinary huddles and ensure clear huddle communication.
• Participates in resource allocation and staffing to support quality patient care.
• Acts as a role model and mentor for staff nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited RN program

Job description

Job Summary

Functions as a Lead of the healthcare team, coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional nursing practice. May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP nursing mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities

The Charge Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:

Leadership

• Directs reviews, assigns and organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another Registered Nurse.
• Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values and behaviors in daily practice.
• Understands needs and sets priorities for the department.
• Provides professional leadership and direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
• Coordinates departmental operations and delegates tasks appropriately. Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, and Safety).
• Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVN s, UAs/CNAs (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).
• Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Champions new ideas; Actively collaborates with others through the change process.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor and mentor to new employees, registry, students and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities.
• Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve problems in collaboration with work team and with other departments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
• Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

Nursing Process

• Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations as well as operational concerns of provider and staff.
• Possesses experience and skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, LVNs, USs/CNAs, (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the department demands of the day; facilitates and relieves staff breaks.
• Actively involved in assigning, orienting, precepting and coaching staff as needed.

Documentation

• Conducts audits and ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical and psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans and age appropriate care.

Clinical Outcomes

• Participates/leads various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, Unit Based Teams (UBTs), new projects, quality efforts and educational programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients specific conditions commonly seen in the department and care required.
• Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, and support staff regarding performance, as necessary.
• Actively participates, champions and motivates other staff in quality improvement in patient care, workflow, and improvement in clinical initiatives and working conditions of the department.
• Provides input on employees performance evaluations through daily observation and monitoring of performance.

Workplace Safety

• Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, patient and staff safety, efficiency, productivity and working conditions of providers and staff.
• Actively models Labor-Management Partnership (LMP) Workplace Safety principles and practices.

Patient Care Experience/Customer Service

• Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations.
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of patients.
• Coordinates smooth transition for patients across the care continuum.
• Participates in daily leadership rounds, documents rounding activities on unit rounding logs (as appropriate).
• Assures hourly rounds are conducted by staff.
• Where appropriate, assures hourly rounds are documented according to unit/facility policy or guidelines.

Team Commitment

• Ensures support of the collaborative LMP environment through unit based teams (UBTs).
• Identifies and supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e. certification, presentations, and reward/recognition).
• Motivates staff to attain their fullest potential in improving performance, attendance, access, service and quality outcomes.
• Lead/facilitate daily/shift multidisciplinary huddles.
• Assures huddle messages are consistently communicated. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Participates in resource allocation (assignments, scheduling, staffing, equipment/supplies management).
• Collaborates and assists with leadership, physicians, and peers in staffing, workflow and throughput to promote quality patient care, patient and staff safety, efficiency, productivity and working conditions of providers and staff.

Professional Development

• Attends Charge Nurse Educational programs.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures in multiple specialties, or successful completion of a KP Operating Room course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited or NLN approved RN program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to scrub as required.
• The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN Preferred.
• candidate must have a strong scrub and circulating experience.

Notes

• This is a coordinator position for the following service: HN/ENT/MMO and AICD.

Primary Location

California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.

Working Hours Start

07:00 AM

Working Hours End

03:30 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B08-LAMC|NNU|SCal CNA LAMC

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Sunset Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 0801

Pay Range

$63.68 - $82.01 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.