Description: Job Summary:

Kaiser Permanente nurses advance the art and science of nursing in a patient-centered healing environment through their professional practice and leadership. Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. Our nurses embody a set of core values and professional behaviors that define who we are. The Staff Registered Nurse - Virtual Nursing Care practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and by organizational policies, procedures and guidelines. Provides virtual nursing care for patients, members and families to restore and promote health and to prevent illness and injury. Collaborates with leadership and members of the Virtual Care Team to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe care and service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides virtual nursing care to patients within his/her scope of practice, utilizing the nursing process to assess the health status, establish a nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals to meet health care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate a nursing plan of care. O.C.G.A. S43-26-3(8).


• Monitors electronic messaging related to patient and provider requests and inquires. Manages the messages as appropriate or triages to physician or others as needed and responds timely and effectively to resolve patient requests and concerns.


• Determines appropriateness and acuity of needs based upon electronic messaging content and follow-up telephone contact.


• Applies advanced assessment and critical thinking skills to assess and triage patients virtually, via telephone, secure email, or other available electronic tools.


• Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Leads the nursing response to medical emergencies. Ensures the readiness of the Virtual Care Team members to respond to emergencies, including appropriate resources and staff knowledge and skill.


• Directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care.


• Assesses patient and family health education needs, provides health teaching and counseling and evaluates effectiveness of the education process.


• Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions and patient response according to established guidelines and policies.


• Leads or participates in quality improvement activities and/or initiatives.


• Serves as an advocate for the patient. Facilitates transitions and coordination of care across the continuum.


• Serves as a role model for quality and service and as a resource, coach and mentor for other members of the Health Care Team.


• Completes other department-specific procedures and nursing care within scope of practice and skill.


• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.


• Access to protected health information (PHI) will be limited to the minimum necessary required to effectively perform your job.


• May perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of RN experience in a clinical setting.

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• Basic keyboarding skills
• Working knowledge of CRT and PC

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Regional Office - 9 Piedmont
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 11:00 AM
Working Hours End: 08:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Remote
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Regional Office - 9 Piedmont - Message Nurse - 2808
Pay Range: $37.15 - $41.36 / 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, 5 % of the Time
Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states. 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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