Lead RN - Military veterans preferred

Description: Job Summary:Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Lead RN coordinates activities of the interdisciplinary team and monitors departmental throughput to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, and efficient care. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for clinical teams on departmental processes and workflows. Demonstrates sound decision-making and the ability to be self-directed. Manages patient assignments and changes in schedule, as needed. Addresses customer concerns or complaints in a timely manner and escalates to the manager, as needed.Essential Responsibilities:Coordinates day-to-day patient care activities within the department and acts as a resource for the healthcare team, providers, and ancillary departments.Acts independently to manage multiple scheduling tasks and assignments. Evaluates emergency situations and leads the nursing response to clinical emergencies.Phishes the schedule daily (2-3 days in advance) for proactive planning.Conducts daily equipment checks and ensures that quality controls are completed.Continuous rounding within the department to ensure patient throughput and flow, assisting as needed.Ensures clear communication with the healthcare team, providers, and management team using multiple avenues, including email, teams chat, and huddles.Responds to inquiries from patients, providers, healthcare team, and internal/external customers and supports resolution.Participates in departmental Quality Assurance activities and supports compliance with regulatory procedures and standards.Serves as a preceptor, resource, and mentor for new members of the healthcare team and nursing students.Assists with departmental orientation, evaluation of competencies, and enculturation of new hires into the department.Provide at least one (1) training in-service each year.May perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications:ExperienceMinimum two (2) years of current RN clinical experience.Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in area of specialty.EducationAssociates degree in nursing.High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, RegistrationRegistered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hireBasic Life Support required at hire from American Heart AssociationAdditional Requirements:N/APreferred Qualifications:Bachelors (BSN) degree.Specialty Certification at time of hire or within 1 (one) year. Primary Location: Georgia,Douglasville,Douglasville Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUPUFCWLocal 1996 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Douglasville - Primary Care - 2808 Pay Range: $40.63 - $45.44 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing. 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. Submit Interest Load More