Staff RN I - Primary Care Float Pool

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse I for the Primary Care Float Pool. The role involves delivering professional nursing care, coordinating with the health care team, and supporting patient education and safety.

The position requires Georgia RN licensure, BLS, and at least 1 year of RN experience or completion of the Kaiser Nurse Residency. Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and over 3 years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing is required.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Minimum one year of RN clinical experience or completion of the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.
• Preferred: three years of RN experience and a Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient health status, determine nursing diagnosis, establish goals, and develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during patient encounters.
• Documents patient data, actions, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Assists with procedures and monitors patient response during and after procedures.
• Leads nursing response to medical emergencies when indicated.
• Monitors InBasket messages and triages to physicians or other team members as needed.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy and administration of medications as prescribed.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients and families.

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:

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:

• Float Position for East Service Area Primary Care / Peds / Family Practice

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Staff RN I - Primary Care Float Pool

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

REQNUMBER: 1455370

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.