This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DEPARTMENT: Emergency
SCHEDULE: On-call, Regular; 0hrs/week; Evening Shift

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION: BLS, ACLS, PALS. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position. ACLS and PALS certification required within six months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one year of date of hire into ED position.

LICENSE: Current California RN License

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: > = 6 months

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates emergency nursing care for patients for a designated time frame. Participates in patient/ family teaching and provides leadership in working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience. OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
One year recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
Good interpersonal skills
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.


DUTIES:
MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge and judgment, and consistent with Standardized Procedure and State/Federal regulations.
Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves.
Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, and communicates clearly with all members of healthcare team.
Completes duties with regard to safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors.
Provision of care is consistent with EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/ codes, hazmat response, and emergency childbirth.
Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information
Teamwork with all internal and external departments and agencies involved in the provision of care.
Medication administration and management including titrating infusions and pediatric medications
Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts and required staff development
Maintains all required licenses, certifications and professional development/ continuing education requirements per department and facility standards.
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.
Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all health care team members.
Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, cultural and ethical beliefs.
Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Participates in department and interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities as directed.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
Performs other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, ED Technicians, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
Compliance Accountability
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.