Staff Nurse II Emergency Department San Leandro 24 hrs - Oakland, United States - Kaiser

Description

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who takes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients within a specified period. The RN II provides patient care through the nursing process, utilizing self, the environment, instrumentation, and other health care team members.

Participates in patient and family education and demonstrates leadership by collaborating with the health care team to uphold standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical environment.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessment/data collection systematically, focusing on various aspects of patient status.
• Develops a goal-directed care plan.
• Provides care consistently and skillfully.
• Establishes care priorities based on patient needs and available resources.
• Identifies and addresses patient/family educational needs.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient/family rights, as well as cultural and ethical beliefs.
• Establishes effective relationships with the health care team, patients, and families.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and coordinates team duties.
• Evaluates the care provided by team members.
• Communicates effectively and follows proper lines of authority.
• Applies safety principles and protocols in patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability in practice.
• Participates in staff development activities.
• Shows proficiency in legal issues and patient care standards.
• Engages in nursing research activities.
• Identifies problems and finds effective solutions.
• Demonstrates a service-oriented approach in all interactions.
• Contributes to staffing decisions and displays flexibility when needed.
• Proficient in computer usage for documentation and information tracking.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.

Basic Qualifications: Experience
Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with clinical experience.
• Current or pursuing RN license.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Various life support certifications.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of RN scope of practice.
• Strong commitment to service orientation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Location: California, San Leandro.
Hours per week: 24.
Shift: Evening.
Workdays: Rotating schedule.
Job Schedule: Part-time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Job Level: Individual Contributor.
Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners.
Department: San Leandro Hospital - Emergency.
Travel: Not required.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.