Description: Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the purpose of this position is to support the medical needs of the Health Plan members and the other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. Under supervision, the Team Leader is delegated authority and responsibility to manage and facilitate nursing services within the appointed module/department/area. The nurse provides care that is consistent with the philosophy of the Health Care Program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leadership Responsibilities: In collaboration with physician leadership (PIC, Chief or lead) and the Clinic Coordinator, determines the staffing and scheduling needs for their designated area of responsibility. Acts in a cost-conscious manner to recommend canceling, teaming and mix alterations as fluctuations in demand occur.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Assesses staff educational needs within the Module/Department/Service and facilitates the delivery of appropriate in-service experiences.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Develops and maintains orientation checklist. Provides orientation for nursing and provider staff.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Assists with the preparation of Performance Appraisals for LPNs and unlicensed personnel in their module/Department or service. Provides input to the Clinic Coordinator for development of Performance Appraisals for R.N. staff.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Clinic Coordinator in developing policies and procedures for the module.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with other Team Leaders to effectively and efficiently utilize resources in delivering quality care to members.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with Clinic Coordinator in setting quality standards for nursing care.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinates intra-office emergency systems (fire, codes) with other Team Leaders and the Clinic Coordinator.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinates patient education and case management efforts within the module.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Works in partnership with appropriate physician leadership to facilitate interdisciplinary team functioning.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Manages access, wait lists and referral process in partnership with provider leadership, appointment center and Clinic Coordinator.


• Leadership Responsibilities: Performs selected monitoring functions: A. Health and Safety, B. Quality Assurance, C. Applicable Engineering work and repairs, D. Supplies and equipment.


• Nursing Practice: Provide and document quality patient care utilizing the nursing process.


• Nursing Practice: Performs or appropriately delegates independent nursing functions as defined in the Oregon and Washington Nurse Practice Acts.


• Nursing Practice: Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to appropriate personnel.


• Nursing Practice: Functions as a patient advocate within the scope of a Health Maintenance Organization.


• Nursing Practice: Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members.


• Nursing Practice: Uses cost effective measures in the delivery of nursing care.


• Nursing Practice: Coordinates and implements medical orders.


• Nursing Practice: Performs skilled nursing tasks and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures and equipment.


• Nursing Practice: Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and Washington Nurse Practice Act.


• Nursing Practice: Coordinates activities of the interdisciplinary team in order to ensure positive outcomes for individual patients with complex health care needs.


• Nursing Practice: Develops nursing care plans for high-risk patients, and populations, cared for within the module.


• Nursing Practice: Identifies patient/caregiver knowledge deficits associated with health care and/or the therapeutic regimen and responds appropriately.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of acute care or clinical setting RN experience required

Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of nursing.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Primary Care Assignments: Must obtain and maintain PEARS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer unless excluded per exemption process.


• PEARS or PALS required within 6 months of hire/transfer for RNs in Dept 2490 and RNs in Dept 2018 that perform propranolol administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent acute care nursing experience and demonstrated experience in the area being posted, (i.e., allergy, peds, medicine, etc.) preferred.

Notes:

• 4, 9's with Mondays off

Primary Location: Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Specialty Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Day
Workdays: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 06:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W01|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Westside Specialty MOB - Orthopedics-Clinic Nurse - 1008
Pay Range: $49.26 - $68.32 / 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: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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

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