Staff Registered Nurse, ACC/CDU
Company: Kaiser
Location: Tyrone
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Kaiser Permanente nurses advance the art and science of nursing in
a patient-centered healing environment through their professional
practice and leadership. Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an
integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the
center. Our nurses embody a set of core values and professional
behaviors that define who we are. The Staff Registered Nurse in the
ACC/CDU 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 restore and promote health and to
prevent illness and injury in the ACC/CDU and supporting
departments. Collaborates with leadership and members of the Health
Care Team across departments to ensure the delivery of high
quality, safe care and service.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to patients within his/her scope of practice,
utilizing the nursing process to assess the health status,
establish a nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals to meet
health care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate a nursing
plan of care. O.C.G.A. S43-26-3(8). Nursing care will involve both
ACC and CDU patients.
Assesses and triages patients presenting to the ACC/CDUhealth care
setting, including unscheduled patients, emergencies and others.
Recognizes patients presentation with atypical signs and symptoms
of acute coronary syndrome and acute stroke. Initiates immediate
emergency interventions. Provides care for patients of varying age
and acuity including AMI, multiple injuries, CVA, Gyn emergencies
and other medical /surgical conditions. Performs a triage
assessment, determines acuity, and implements an individual plan of
care. Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate
nursing interventions. Leads the nursing response to medical
emergencies. Ensures the readiness of the Health Care Team members
to respond to emergencies, including equipment and staff knowledge
and skill.
Monitors patient and work flows, directs other clinical support
staff in the delivery of patient care. Monitors electronic
messaging and email related to patient and provider requests and
inquires. Manages the messages as appropriate or triages to
physician or others as needed.
Initiates and monitors IV therapy, administration of medications
and other nursing procedures as ordered by the physician or
associate practitioner. Assists with procedures and monitors
patients response during and after the procedure.
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. Accurately documents patient data,
actions, interventions and patient response according to
established guidelines and policies.
Leads or participates in quality improvement activities and/or
initiatives. Responds effectively to member / patient concerns.
Serves as an advocate for the patient. Facilitates transitions and
coordination of care across the continuum.
Serves as a role model for quality and service and as a resource,
coach and mentor for other members of the Health Care Team.
Completes other department-specific procedures and nursing care
within scope of practice and skill. Consistently supports
compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes
Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of
information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with
ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations,
accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser
Permanentes policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year recent (within last five (5) years)
experience within an Emergency Department and/or Critical Care unit
(ICU, L&D, ACC) as a licensed RN or completed a Kaiser
Permanente Nurse Residency program in Georgia.
Education
Associates degree.Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at
hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Basic EKG interpretation.Advanced hemodynamic monitoring.Experience
in a fast-paced setting/environment. Excellent nursing assessment
skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum two (2) years of experience within an Emergency Department
and/or Critical Care unit (ICU, L&D, PACU, etc.).Bachelors
(BSN) degree.
PrimaryLocation : Georgia,Jonesboro,Southwood Medical Offices
II
HoursPerWeek : 36
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 01:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 01:30 AM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : GUP-UFCW-Local 1996
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Southwood Medical Offices - Urgent Care-Outpatient -
2808
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.--s-p-m1--
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