Emergency Room RN - Clinic

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Emergency Room RN to lead the health care team, providing professional nursing care and ensuring patient safety. The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must hold a California RN license and have recent experience in emergency or critical care settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months recent experience in ED or Critical Care.
• Successful completion of a KP ED training program within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Mentors, orients, and coaches team members.
• Ensures patient safety and effective discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Registered Nurse License (California)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

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Job Summary

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
• Leadership:
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable laws.
  • Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates accountability.
  • Understands scope of practice for self and team members; escalates issues as needed.
  • Champions new ideas and leads through change.
  • Uses effective communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation.
  • Participates in problem-solving and resolution.
  • Mentors, orients, and coaches team members.
  • Shares responsibility and authority, holding others accountable.
  • Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues.
  • Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work to ensure patient care completion.
  • Complies with all regulatory requirements, policies, and standards.
• Nursing Process:
  • Develops and contributes to individualized care plans based on assessments.
  • Ensures multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education are reflected in care plans.
  • Discusses plans with patients and families in a timely manner.
  • Monitors patient progress and revises plans accordingly.
  • Ensures care meets standards and includes effective discharge planning and patient education.
  • Ensures patient safety, pain control, and understanding of medications and procedures.
• Patient Care Experience:
  • Practices customer service standards.
  • Responds promptly to patient requests and alarms.
  • Facilitates resource utilization and maintains confidentiality.
  • Ensures a clean and respectful environment.
  • Acts with kindness and compassion, providing clear information and exceeding patient expectations.
• Team Commitment:
  • Works effectively as part of a team, being flexible and cooperative.
  • Constructively manages conflicts and accepts feedback.
  • Acts as a resource and mentor to others.
  • Participates in mandatory meetings and professional development.
  • Contributes to unit learning and improvement initiatives.
  • Adheres to attendance policies and supports collaborative environment.
• Fiscal Responsibility:
  • Minimizes overtime and identifies system improvements.
  • Maximizes resource utilization.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum six months recent experience in ED or Critical Care, or successful completion of a KP ED training program within the last 12 months.
• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support

Notes

• For 12-hour shifts, hours are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am; backup 8-hour shift is 7:00 pm - 3:30 am.
• Alternating weekends required.