Staff Nurse

IntelliResume; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Nurse position at Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, WA focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through thorough assessment and coordinated care planning.

This role requires an ADN and an active RN license in Washington, with a strong emphasis on patient education, communication, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• ADN required and active RN license in WA
• Proven experience in patient assessment and care coordination
• Ability to develop and implement written care plans and educate patients/families

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment of nursing care needs for a defined group of patients.
• Develop a written plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
• Assist patients and families in developing health care goals as part of the care plan.
• Provide nursing interventions safely and competently.
• Offer telephone consultation to patients and families.
• Evaluate patients' responses to care and modify care plans as needed.
• Communicate patients' psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs during interactions.
• Develop educational components for nursing care plans and provide teaching/counseling.
• Assess patient lifestyle risk factors and promote self-care responsibility.
• Participate in continued education programs and nursing research.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Care coordination

Clinical interventions

Telephone consultation

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

About This Role

The Staff Nurse at Kaiser Permanente provides nursing care to a defined group of patients, ensuring adherence to health standards and policies. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who excel in patient assessment and care coordination.

Highlights

• Pay: $44 - $81/hour


• Location: Tacoma, WA


• Facility: Kaiser Permanente


• Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Do

• Provide ongoing assessment of nursing care needs for a defined group of patients.


• Develop a written plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.


• Assist patients and families in developing health care goals as part of the care plan.


• Provide nursing interventions safely and competently.


• Offer telephone consultation to patients and families.


• Evaluate patients' responses to care and modify care plans as needed.


• Communicate patients' psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs during interactions.


• Develop educational components for nursing care plans and provide teaching/counseling.


• Assess patient lifestyle risk factors and promote self-care responsibility.


• Participate in continued education programs and nursing research.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Experience:

• Experienced level required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in Washington

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on integrated care and improving the health of their members and communities.