Staff RN I - Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, IV Therapy, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Triage, Care Coordination, Emergency Response, Clinical Documentation, Quality Improvement

Industry

Medical Practices

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.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to pediatric patients and families to promote health and prevent illness. Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement nursing plans, manage medical emergencies, and coordinate patient follow-up.