Staff Nurse II Float - San Francisco, United States - Kaiser

Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who takes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated period. The RN II provides care to patients through the use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment and data collection focusing on various patient aspects.
• Develops a goal-directed care plan.
• Implements care consistently and thoroughly.
• Establishes care priorities based on patient needs and available resources.
• Identifies patient/family learning needs.
• Shows sensitivity to patient rights and needs.
• Coordinates care for patients.
• Builds effective relationships with the health care team, patients, and families.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Evaluates care effectiveness.
• Uses communication effectively.
• Applies safety principles.
• Handles emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
• Participates in staff development and performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to nursing research activities.
• Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
• Demonstrates a patient-centered service philosophy.
• Provides data for staffing decisions.
• Shows proficiency in using computers in documenting patient information.
• Performs other related duties as required.


• Develops prioritized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Identifies and addresses patient/family learning needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge in caring for specific patient populations.
• Participates in staff development activities.
• Documents patient care accurately and concisely.
• Willing to train in specialty areas if no qualified candidates available.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

• Three (3) years of Staff Nurse experience with certifications in specific units.


• Recent experience in an acute care setting within the last 3 years.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in California.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support certification

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
• Commitment to service orientation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Training in specialized areas may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

PrimaryLocation : California,San Francisco,San Francisco 2425 Geary Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 32
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Week 1: Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri; Week 2: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10|NNU|California Nurse's Association
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : San Francisco Hospital - Med/Surg Float - Unit
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.