Sp Unit RN - Patient Care Leader & Mentor

NALHE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the health care team and provide professional nursing care using the nursing process in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.

You will collaborate with physicians and other clinicians, ensure patient safety, document care, and participate in unit-based performance improvement, mentoring staff and supporting a patient-centered experience.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates accountability.
• Understands own and team member scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior; mentors, orients, and coaches others in unit operations and patient care activities.
• Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds them accountable for performance.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments to assist member problem resolution.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Develops and maintains the individualized plan of care reflecting assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.
• Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education.
• Ensures patient safety through medication safety and prevention of infections.
• Documents nursing process and interventions accurately; uses computer systems effectively.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the health care team and provide professional nursing care using the nursing process in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.

You will collaborate with physicians and other clinicians, ensure patient safety, document care, and participate in unit-based performance improvement, mentoring staff and supporting a patient-centered experience.