Lead RN - Med/Surg (Day Shift) – Downey

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Registered Nurse in Downey, California to lead nursing care within the Med/Surg unit. You will utilize the nursing process, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include supervising team members, ensuring safety and accuracy in medications, and mentoring junior staff while adhering to policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience required in an acute or sub-acute facility within the last three (3) years.
• California RN license (Registered Nurse) in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Upholds policies, procedures, and laws; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures accountability.
• Develops and updates care plans using the nursing process and communicates with patient/family.
• Ensure safe medication administration and patient safety through five rights and prevention of falls.
• Charts accurately and timely; uses electronic health records effectively.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing Process

Documentation

Clinical Outcomes

Workplace Safety

Patient Care Experience

Team Commitment

Fiscal Responsibility

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Registered Nurse in Downey, California to lead nursing care within the Med/Surg unit. You will utilize the nursing process, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include supervising team members, ensuring safety and accuracy in medications, and mentoring junior staff while adhering to policies and standards.