Level III Staff RN - Anaheim - Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology - FT - 6-Month Temporary - 8:30 A[...]

Health eCareers; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Anaheim seeks a Registered Nurse to lead the healthcare team, providing professional nursing care and ensuring quality patient outcomes. The role involves developing care plans, mentoring team members, and maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Ensures patient safety, pain management, and understanding of medications.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Develops individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and timely charting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

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 appropriate.


• Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior.


• Champions new ideas and leads change processes.


• Uses effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation.


• Participates in problem identification and resolution.


• Mentors, orients, and coaches team members in operations and patient care.


• Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds them accountable.


• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues.


• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work to ensure patient care completion.


• Complies with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Nursing Process:

• Develops and contributes to individualized care plans based on assessments.


• Involves multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education.


• Ensures care plans are reflective of patient data, age, culture, and acuity.


• Discusses care plans with patients and families promptly.


• Monitors patient progress and revises plans as needed.


• Ensures standards of practice are met.


• Develops and completes effective discharge plans, addressing barriers and educating patients/families.


• Ensures patient safety, pain management, and patient understanding of medications.

Documentation:

• Maintains accurate, legible, and timely charting.


• Documents nursing interventions and evaluations.


• Uses computer systems effectively for patient care.

Clinical Outcomes:

• Discusses patient findings and progress with the team.


• Demonstrates competency during probation and ongoing validation.


• Makes nursing decisions based on data, assessments, and outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Workplace Safety:

• Follows safety principles and practices.


• Maintains a safe environment through standard precautions.

Patient Care Experience:

• Adheres to customer service standards.


• Responds promptly to patient requests.


• Refers and facilitates resource utilization.


• Protects patient confidentiality.


• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.


• Treats families with respect and compassion.


• Actively listens and meets patient and family needs.


• Provides clear information and ensures understanding.


• Strives to exceed patient expectations.

Team Commitment:

• Acts as an effective, flexible team member.


• Constructively addresses conflicts and seeks assistance when needed.


• Accepts accountability and constructive criticism.


• Serves as a resource and mentor to others.


• Attends mandatory meetings and participates actively in professional activities.