Staff Registered Nurse I

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Staff Registered Nurse I to join their dedicated healthcare team in Atlanta. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, requiring the nurse to assess health statuses, document clinical information, and engage with patients and families to promote health and prevent illness. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, with at least one year of clinical experience and an Associate's degree in nursing. Join this innovative firm to make a meaningful impact on patient care and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of RN clinical experience or completion of Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to assess health status and develop care plans.
• Monitors patient responses and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

IV Therapy

Health Education

Clinical Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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) I practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and by organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides nursing care for patients, members, and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, and efficient care.

Essential 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.

+ Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.

+ Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions, and response to treatment according to established policies and guidelines.

+ Assists with procedures and monitors patients response during and after the procedure.

+ Actively participates, as a member of the healthcare team, to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.

+ Leads the nursing response to medical emergencies, if indicated.

+ Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages or triages them to physician, associate practitioner, or others as needed.

+ Initiates and monitors IV therapy, administration of medications, and other nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician or associate practitioner, and documents accordingly.

+ Assesses patient and family health education needs, provides health teaching and counseling, and evaluates effectiveness of the education process.

+ Conducts outgoing telephone calls to patients requiring follow-up care and preventative outreach.

+ Participates in quality improvement activities and/or initiatives.

+ Participates in departmental orientation and training of new staff.

+ May perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum one (1) year of RN clinical experience or have completed the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.

Education

+ Associates degree in nursing.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire

+ Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

+ N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

+ Bachelors degree in nursing.

Notes:

+ PRN Staff RN I for float pool

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Staff Registered Nurse I

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

REQNUMBER: 1335178

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.