LEVEL V Senior RN - Downey - Peritoneal Dialysis - FT (40) - 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Job Summary

Functions as a Lead of the healthcare team, coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities / needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional nursing practice. May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP nursing mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities

The Senior Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors :

Leadership

• Directs, reviews, assigns and organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another Registered Nurse OR if the Registered Nurse is the only Registered Nurse assigned to the medical office OR a Registered Nurse in a department where the supervisor is not a Registered Nurse to ensure completion of patient care / department activities. Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values and behaviors in daily practice. Understands needs and sets priorities for the department. Provides professional leadership and direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care. Coordinates departmental operations and delegates tasks appropriately. Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN / MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, Safety). Facilitates interprofessional / interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs and MAs. Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements. Champions new ideas; Actively collaborates with others through the change process. Acts as a resource, preceptor and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities. Collaborates with or refers to manager / clinical nurse specialist any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit. Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve problems in collaboration with work team and with other departments. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Upholds the Standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, the AAACN Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Nursing Process

Documentation

Clinical Outcomes

Workplace Safety

Patient Care Experience / Customer Service

Team Commitment

Fiscal Responsibility

Message Management

Professional Development

Experience

Basic Qualifications :

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Notes