Staff RN I- Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Entry Level Staff RN I in Georgia to provide professional nursing care according to state law and organizational policies. You will assess patients, implement and evaluate care plans, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, and efficient care.

The role requires a Georgia RN license, BLS, and at least one year of RN experience or completion of the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.

Qualifications

• One year RN clinical experience or completion of Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess health status and plan of care.
• Document patient data and interventions.
• Assist procedures and monitor patient during and after procedures.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team and families.
• Lead nursing response in emergencies when indicated.
• Initiate and monitor IV therapy and medication administration.
• Provide health education and follow-up outreach.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Care coordination

Emergency response

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

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

• 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.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range: $40.66 - $51.97 / hour

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Cascade Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:15 AM

Working Hours End: 05:15 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Cascade Medical Offices - Pediatrics - 2808

Work Setting: Onsite