Staff Nurse - L&D

Job Shift: Third Shift (Night) DEPARTMENT: Labor & Delivery SCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 32 hours per week, Night Shift. 11:00pm to 7:30am. EDUCATION: 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 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 or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Interim permit issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Interim Permittee - Current California Interim Permit; Staff Nurse I/II = Current California RN License. BLS; Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position; See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units JOB SUMMARY: INTERIM PERMITEE-The Interim Permittee is a professional caregiver who, under the supervision of a Staff Nurse II, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.  STAFF NURSE I/II-The Staff Nurse (SN) I/II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.  The Staff Nurse I/II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. QUALIFICATIONS: IP = None, SN I = Less than 6 months, SN II = Minimum of 6 months.  See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position.  See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.  BLS. Continued employment is contingent on obtaining a California RN license, at which time the IP will be automatically promoted to Staff Nurse I. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practiceDemonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)Good interpersonal skillsAlso refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Staff Nurse I – Additional RequirementsCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California Staff Nurse II – Additional RequirementsCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California; minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.   DUTIES: As an Interim Permittee, all the duties outlined below are under the supervision of at least a Staff Nurse II. 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 that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. 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 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, age specific needs, 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 sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department 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. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.  Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.  Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities:Interim Permittee – This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Staff Nurse I – This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Staff Nurse II – This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN’s, Nurse Attendants, 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. SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.   LABOR & DELIVERY – One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required.  May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required.  PLEASE NOTE:  - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer- Additional Information Reference Code: DV.0800677 Position Type: Part Time, Employee