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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated shift. The RN II provides care through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, environment, instrumentation, and collaboration with other healthcare team members.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status, including nutrition, pain, education, family involvement, and advocacy.
- Formulate goal-directed care plans when appropriate.
- Implement care thoroughly, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
- Prioritize patient care based on needs and available resources.
- Identify and meet patient/family learning needs.
- Respect patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural, and ethical beliefs.
- Coordinate and provide care for patient populations.
- Establish effective relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Delegate and coordinate duties appropriately, evaluate care effectiveness.
- Communicate effectively, follow safety principles, and perform efficiently in emergencies.
- Maintain professional responsibility, participate in staff development, and understand legal issues including confidentiality and risk management.
- Participate in quality improvement and research activities, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Show service orientation, flexibility, and proficiency with electronic documentation systems.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Experience and Education
- Minimum one year recent (within last 3 years) critical care experience or completion of a KP Critical Care Training Program within 12 months.
- High School Diploma/GED, graduate of an accredited nursing program, or current enrollment in an MSN program with pre-licensure requirements met.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid California RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of RN scope of practice, commitment to service, effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a Critical Care course is preferred.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Healthcare Provider
- Industries: Staffing and Recruiting