Specialty Unit Chg RN - Hospital - Transitional Care Unit - DOU - Zion

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA is seeking a Specialty Unit Charge RN in the Transitional Care Unit. This role leads the healthcare team, coordinates operations, and focuses on patient-centered care during night shifts.

You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, participate in patient flow and documentation audits, and drive quality improvement. California RN license, ACLS, BLS, and a KP CC course complete prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in California.
• 1 year recent experience in CCU/DOU/SDU or KP CC course within last 12 months.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS.
• Basic Arrhythmia course required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, review, assign, and organize the work of at least three employees, including another Registered Nurse.
• Provide professional leadership and direction to maintain effective patient care delivery.
• Coordinate departmental operations and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Act as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees and team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and standards of practice.
• Participate in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
• Conduct audits to ensure thorough documentation of assessments and care plans.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff competencies.
• Adjust staffing needs to assure quality patient care and safety.
• Motivate staff to improve performance and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN License (California)

Job description

About This Role

The Specialty Unit Charge RN in the Transitional Care Unit at Kaiser Permanente plays a crucial role in leading the healthcare team, coordinating departmental operations, and ensuring quality patient care in a supportive environment. This position is ideal for experienced RNs looking to take on leadership responsibilities while maintaining a focus on patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Pay: $68 - $88/hour
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Facility: Zion Medical Center
• Department/Unit: Transitional Care Unit
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Direct, review, assign, and organize the work of at least three employees, including another Registered Nurse.
• Provide professional leadership and direction to maintain effective patient care delivery.
• Coordinate departmental operations and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Act as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees and team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and standards of practice.
• Participate in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
• Conduct audits to ensure thorough documentation of assessments and care plans.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff competencies.
• Adjust staffing needs to assure quality patient care and safety.
• Motivate staff to improve performance and service quality.

Requirements

Education:

• Registered Nurse License (California)

Experience:

• 1-year recent experience in a Critical Care, DOU, or SDU setting, or completion of a KP Critical Care course within the last 12 months.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Arrhythmia course required

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They strive to create a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring that applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.