Charge RN-Level 3 (Operating Room)-Neuro/Spine)

Charge Registered Nurse

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.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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, and Safety).
• Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs, UAs/CNAs (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).
• Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• 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/educator 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.
• Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.
• Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR circulating on a variety of surgical procedures in multiple specialties or successful completion of a KP Operating Room course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
• Graduation from an accredited or NLN approved RN program.
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Basic Life Support certification.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills including ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to scrub as required.
• The ability to take call within a 30-minute response time.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.

Notes

This is an RN coordinator position for neuro/spine service.

Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Working hours start: 07:00 AM
• Working hours end: 03:30 PM

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.