Lead RN II: Acute Care Throughput & Team Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia is seeking a Lead RN II for the ACC/CDU to coordinate the interdisciplinary team and ensure safe, efficient patient flow. The role acts as a clinical expert, guiding staff, managing assignments, and addressing patient concerns in real time.

The Lead RN II demonstrates independent decision-making, participates in performance improvement, and mentors new staff and nursing students. Requires GA RN license and multiple certifications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing.
• Georgia RN license required at hire.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily patient care activities and assignments within the department.
• Continuous rounding to ensure patient throughput and flow.
• Uses the nursing process to assess health status and plan care.
• Engages patients, families, and caregivers in care coordination.
• Monitors patient condition and supports safe transfers.
• Documents patient data and responses to treatment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia is seeking a Lead RN II for the ACC/CDU to coordinate the interdisciplinary team and ensure safe, efficient patient flow. The role acts as a clinical expert, guiding staff, managing assignments, and addressing patient concerns in real time.

The Lead RN II demonstrates independent decision-making, participates in performance improvement, and mentors new staff and nursing students. Requires GA RN license and multiple certifications.