Senior Urgent Care RN III - Lead in Fast-Paced Care

Kaiser Permanente; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) III practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies to deliver high quality care.

This role requires a Georgia RN license, at least 3 years of RN experience, and duties include care planning, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team across two sites

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of current RN clinical experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient health status, determine nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals, and develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
• Documents patient data, actions, interventions, and response to treatment according to established policies and guidelines.
• Leads the nursing response to medical emergencies.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy, administration of medications, and other nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients and families; evaluates effectiveness of education.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and departmental initiatives.
• Mentors new staff and serves as a preceptor for nursing students.

Education

Associates degree in nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) III practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies to deliver high quality care.

This role requires a Georgia RN license, at least 3 years of RN experience, and duties include care planning, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team across two sites