Overall Summary: Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner requires an advanced level of competency in nursing through additional education or training as well as a Nurse Practitioner's license and prescriptive privileges. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Medical Director who review work routinely. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing guidance to Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. Essential Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Clinical Director the Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential medical services. Duties include: <ul><li> Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination. </li><li> Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialists; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required. </li><li> Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty. </li><li> Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results. </li><li> Provides case management services for select clients. </li><li> Provides group, individual and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and other health concerns. </li><li> Establishes and maintains client s electronic medical records and other necessary records. </li><li> Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for nursing staff. </li><li> Performs other nursing duties as assigned. </li></ul> Secondary Responsibilities: <ul><li> Other duties as assigned. </li><li> Assume general administration duties including fax, filing, copying, etc. </li><li> Attend webinars, workshops, training and/or meetings as requested by the Clinical Director. </li><li> Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by Clinical Director; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports. </li><li> Coordinate special staff events and prepares and distributes promotional flyers for such events. </li></ul> Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Problem Solving • Ethics Organizational Support • Professionalism • Quality, Quantity • Safety and Security • Adaptability, Dependability, Initiative Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; medication; Considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability to work independently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and patiently with clients; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; use initiative and judgment; maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies; professionals and citizen groups; perform and record total physical examination; obtain vaginal, cervical, urethral and rectal cultures, papanicolaou smears, and other laboratory specimens appropriate. Skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment of these medical conditions. Must be proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment. Education Nurse Practitioner: Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work Conditions: Travel locally to visit other sites, may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Supervises: None <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YG7fuGAgfAyb7XMSee%2b7fgz" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner**

Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within the scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner requires an advanced level of competency in nursing through additional education or training as well as a Nurse Practitioner's license and prescriptive privileges. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Medical Director who review work routinely. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing guidance to Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Medical Assistants.

**Job Description**

- Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
- Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialists; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
- Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
- Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
- Provides case management services for select clients.
- Provides group, individual, and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
- Establishes and maintains clients' electronic medical records and other necessary records.
- Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for nursing staff.
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned.

**Secondary Responsibilities**

- Other duties as assigned.
- Assume general administration duties including faxing, filing, copying, etc.
- Attend webinars, workshops, training, and/or meetings as requested by the Clinical Director.
- Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by the Clinical Director; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports.
- Coordinate special staff events and prepare and distribute promotional flyers for such events.

**Competencies**

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- Problem Solving
- Ethics Organizational Support
- Professionalism
- Quality, Quantity
- Safety and Security
- Adaptability, Dependability, Initiative

**Qualifications**

Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; medication; considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.

Ability to work independently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and patiently with clients; establish and maintain records, reports, and statistical data; use initiative and judgment; maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups; perform and record total physical examination; obtain vaginal, cervical, urethral and rectal cultures, papanicolaou smears, and other laboratory specimens appropriate.

Skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment of these medical conditions. Must be proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.

**Education**

Nurse Practitioner: Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.

**Language Skills**

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

**Mathematical Skills**

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

**Reasoning Ability**

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**Work Conditions**

Travel locally to visit other sites may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.

**Work Environment**

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**Supervises**

None

Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Overall Summary: Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner requires an advanced level of competency in nursing through additional education or training as well as a Nurse Practitioner's license and prescriptive privileges. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Medical Director who review work routinely. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing guidance to Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. Essential Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Clinical Director the Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential medical services. Duties include: <ul><li> Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination. </li><li> Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialists; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required. </li><li> Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty. </li><li> Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results. </li><li> Provides case management services for select clients. </li><li> Provides group, individual and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and other health concerns. </li><li> Establishes and maintains client s electronic medical records and other necessary records. </li><li> Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for nursing staff. </li><li> Performs other nursing duties as assigned. </li></ul> Secondary Responsibilities: <ul><li> Other duties as assigned. </li><li> Assume general administration duties including fax, filing, copying, etc. </li><li> Attend webinars, workshops, training and/or meetings as requested by the Clinical Director. </li><li> Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by Clinical Director; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports. </li><li> Coordinate special staff events and prepares and distributes promotional flyers for such events. </li></ul> Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Problem Solving • Ethics Organizational Support • Professionalism • Quality, Quantity • Safety and Security • Adaptability, Dependability, Initiative Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; medication; Considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability to work independently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and patiently with clients; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; use initiative and judgment; maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies; professionals and citizen groups; perform and record total physical examination; obtain vaginal, cervical, urethral and rectal cultures, papanicolaou smears, and other laboratory specimens appropriate. Skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment of these medical conditions. Must be proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment. Education Nurse Practitioner: Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work Conditions: Travel locally to visit other sites, may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Supervises: None <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?bUnyt%2fQfFVbv%2fArqC7%2bf3gy" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner**

Provides specialized nursing services in the area that may include school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care; does related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within the scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner requires an advanced level of competency in nursing through additional education or training as well as a Nurse Practitioner's license and prescriptive privileges. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Medical Director who review work routinely. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing guidance to Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Medical Assistants.

**Job Description**

- Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
- Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialists; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
- Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
- Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
- Provides case management services for select clients.
- Provides group, individual, and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
- Establishes and maintains clients' electronic medical records and other necessary records.
- Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for nursing staff.
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned.

**Secondary Responsibilities**

- Other duties as assigned.
- Assume general administration duties including faxing, filing, copying, etc.
- Attend webinars, workshops, training, and/or meetings as requested by the Clinical Director.
- Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by the Clinical Director; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports.
- Coordinate special staff events and prepare and distribute promotional flyers for such events.

**Competencies**

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- Problem Solving
- Ethics Organizational Support
- Professionalism
- Quality, Quantity
- Safety and Security
- Adaptability, Dependability, Initiative

**Qualifications**

Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; medication; considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.

Ability to work independently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and patiently with clients; establish and maintain records, reports, and statistical data; use initiative and judgment; maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups; perform and record total physical examinations; obtain vaginal, cervical, urethral, and rectal cultures, papanicolaou smears, and other laboratory specimens appropriate.

Skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment of these medical conditions. Must be proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.

**Education**

Nurse Practitioner: Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.

**Language Skills**

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

**Mathematical Skills**

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

**Reasoning Ability**

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**Work Conditions**

Travel locally to visit other sites may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.

**Work Environment**

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**Supervises**

None

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today.<ul><li>9am - 5pm Tuesday/Wednesday every other week 4 days monthly</li><li>Average of 10 patients per day</li><li>Hybrid practice model collaborative care with telemedicine physician</li><li>PA performs in-person physical exams</li><li>Focus on TBI and concussion care</li><li>No hospital privileges required</li><li>Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Paid malpractice insurance</li><li>24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team</li><li>Covered transportation and housing expenses</li></ul>From $80.00 to $100.00 hourly Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Sq7%2b8%2b2B%2bTc%2fXXNXXkp8OQq" width="0" height="0" />

**Weatherby Healthcare Position**

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today.

**Job Description**

- 9am - 5pm Tuesday/Wednesday every other week, 4 days monthly
- Average of 10 patients per day
- Hybrid practice model with collaborative care and telemedicine physician
- PA performs in-person physical exams
- Focus on TBI and concussion care
- No hospital privileges required
- Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice insurance
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
- Covered transportation and housing expenses

**Compensation**

From $80.00 to $100.00 hourly. Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.

General Nurse Practitioner job in San Jose CA

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. Salary Range: $55 - $65 / Hourly <ul><li>Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process</li><li>Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.</li><li>Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.</li><li>Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders</li><li>Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.</li><li>Maintain clinical and professional competence.</li><li>Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.</li><li>Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.</li><li>Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.</li><li>Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.</li><li>Reliable means of transportation.</li><li>Schedule: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9a-7p and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30p to 12 midnight. (Part time or full time applications accepted)</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.</li><li>Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience</li><li>Strong Presentation Skills</li><li>Previous sales or service experience preferred</li></ul>EDUCATION <ul><li>Bachelor s degree preferred</li></ul>SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE <ul><li>EOE/AA M/F/D/V</li></ul> About Us VITAS Healthcare is the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard find your purpose at VITAS today.Benefits Include:- Competitive compensation - Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts - Life insurance - 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match - Cancer and/or critical illness benefit - Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Time Off - Employee Assistance Program - Legal Insurance - Roadside Assistance - Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.Choose a Career with VITAS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Sq7%2b8%2b2B%2bTdR0oG8j%2b12QAq" width="0" height="0" />

**Admissions RN**

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. 

**Job Description**

- Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process
- Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g., medical records review as requested
- Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria
- Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
- Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS
- Maintain clinical and professional competence
- Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons
- Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient's family has concerning hospice and palliative care

**Requirements**

- Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources, and colleagues
- Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge
- Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms
- Reliable means of transportation
- Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30 p.m. to 12 midnight (Part-time or full-time applications accepted)

**Qualifications**

- Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed
- Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC, or ALF experience
- Strong presentation skills
- Previous sales or service experience preferred

**Education**

- Bachelor's degree preferred

**Benefits**

- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Legal insurance
- Roadside assistance
- Affinity program

About Us

VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Admissions Nurse (RN) - Hospice - San Jose

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.</li> <li>Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.</li> <li>Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.</li> <li>Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.</li> <li>Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.</li> <li>Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.</li> <li>Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.</li> <li>Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.</li> <li>Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.</li> <li>Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.</li> <li>Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.</li> <li>Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.</li> <li>Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.</li> <li>Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.</li> <li>Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.</li> <li>Participates in nursing research activities as requested.</li> <li>Identifies and solves problems effectively.</li> <li>Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.</li> <li>Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.</li> <li>Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as necessary.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.</li> <li>Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.</li> <li>Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.</li> <li>Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.</li> <li>Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Three (3) years of experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care.</li> </ul> Education <ul><li>High School Diploma/GED<li>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 program 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</li></ul> <ul><li>or (3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>Registered Nurse License (California)</li></ul> <ul><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support</li></ul> <ul><li>Basic Life Support</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice<li>Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)<li>Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)<li>Good interpersonal skills<li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.</li></ul> PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital HoursPerWeek : 32 Shift : Day Workdays : Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10 NNU California Nurse's Association Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Jose Hospital - Med/Surg Float - Unit 1 - 0201 Travel : No 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?42FGqXxVu2HatGbOxJvB6gu" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (RN) II**

The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

**Job Description**

- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing 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 when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- 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 responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department 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.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon request.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking, and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a Windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.

**Requirements**

- Three (3) years of experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined.
- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care.

**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 program 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 3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry-level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.

**License, Certification, Registration**

- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support

**Additional Requirements**

- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.

**Work Schedule**

- Hours per week: 32
- Shift: Day
- Workdays: Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri
- 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.

Staff Nurse II Float - ICU 32 Hours Per Week Day Shift

Eligible for sign on bonus! Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for assisting the implementation of best practice models; assisting the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; supporting investigations into patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; supporting collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; allocating resources in assigned clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; supporting the creation of a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Recommends developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; provides team members with feedback; and mentors and coaches to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; provides training and development to talent for growth opportunities; supports execution of performance management guidelines and expectations. Implements, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices and processes. Fosters open dialogue, supports, mentors, engages, and motivates team members on collaboration. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance and scope.</li> <li>Supervises and coordinates daily activities of designated work team or unit by monitoring the execution and completion of tactical action items and work assignments; ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Aligns team efforts and standards, and measures progress in achieving results; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; resolves escalated issues as appropriate. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates, obtains and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and recommends improvement opportunities; influences teams to execute in alignment with operational objectives.</li> <li>Supervises hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: facilitating team meetings and/or management decisions and identifying action items, taking into consideration compliance timelines and financial commitments; facilitating and maintaining utilization and productivity to achieve performance targets; maintaining and ensuring collection of data, interpreting data, and taking action; supervising cross-functional activities including workplace and patient safety, labor relations, and quality/risk management issues; maintaining survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and delivering requested audit documentation, information, and reports; and ensuring budget targets are met by assuming accountability for appropriate staffing, patient placement, and/or other relevant decisions as required.</li> <li>Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: supporting large and/or complex work streams with significant program impact; supervising data collection to inform the development and implementation of plans; coordinating and monitoring daily operational activities involving direct patient care management; coordinating resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance as needed; helping implement emergency preparedness programs; ensuring others are up-to-date with the teams emergency preparedness plan, ensuring recovery plans are implemented, ensuring staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; coaching the team and monitoring implementation and delivery on objectives; and supervising and coaching the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards.</li> <li>Supervises improvements to operations and technology processes by: executing the work of cross-functional teams on strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency, and escalates as needed; responding to escalations to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; monitoring strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care; and monitoring performance metrics to track the success of strategic improvement projects.</li> <li>Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: monitoring the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission TJC , federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and contributing to the design and implementation of systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.</li> </ul> Minimum Qualifications: <ul> <li>Minimum two (2) years of experience in patient care delivery.</li> <li>Associates degree in a Business, Nursing, Health Care, or directly related field AND minimum two (2) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field OR minimum three (3) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field.</li> <li>Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire</li></ul> <ul><li>Basic Life Support required at hire</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Patient Safety; Nursing Principles; Emergency Preparedness; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Confidentiality; Maintain Files and Records</li></ul> PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital HoursPerWeek : 36 Shift : Night Workdays : Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:00 AM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09 NUE Non Union Employee Job Level : Team Leader/Supervisor Job Category : Nursing & Care Delivery Leadership Department : San Jose Hospital - Maternal&Child - 0201 Travel : No 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?wcHubT2tvub4%2f1eTuikzzgs" width="0" height="0" />

**Eligible for Sign-On Bonus!**

In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for assisting the implementation of best practice models; assisting the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; supporting investigations into patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; supporting collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; allocating resources in assigned clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications; supporting the creation of a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required.

**Job Description**

- Recommends developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; provides team members with feedback; and mentors and coaches to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; provides training and development to talent for growth opportunities; supports execution of performance management guidelines and expectations. Implements, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, and processes. Fosters open dialogue, supports, mentors, engages, and motivates team members on collaboration. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance, and scope.

- Supervises and coordinates daily activities of designated work team or unit by monitoring the execution and completion of tactical action items and work assignments; ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Aligns team efforts and standards, and measures progress in achieving results; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; resolves escalated issues as appropriate. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates, obtains, and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and recommends improvement opportunities; influences teams to execute in alignment with operational objectives.

- Supervises hospital administrative functions to support patient care by facilitating team meetings and/or management decisions and identifying action items, taking into consideration compliance timelines and financial commitments; facilitating and maintaining utilization and productivity to achieve performance targets; maintaining and ensuring collection of data, interpreting data, and taking action; supervising cross-functional activities including workplace and patient safety, labor relations, and quality/risk management issues; maintaining survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and delivering requested audit documentation, information, and reports; and ensuring budget targets are met by assuming accountability for appropriate staffing, patient placement, and/or other relevant decisions as required.

- Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by supporting large and/or complex work streams with significant program impact; supervising data collection to inform the development and implementation of plans; coordinating and monitoring daily operational activities involving direct patient care management; coordinating resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance as needed; helping implement emergency preparedness programs; ensuring others are up-to-date with the teams emergency preparedness plan, ensuring recovery plans are implemented, ensuring staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; coaching the team and monitoring implementation and delivery on objectives; and supervising and coaching the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, clinical, and utilization standards.

- Supervises improvements to operations and technology processes by executing the work of cross-functional teams on strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency, and escalates as needed; responding to escalations to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; monitoring strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care; and monitoring performance metrics to track the success of strategic improvement projects.

- Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by monitoring the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission TJC , federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and contributing to the design and implementation of systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.

**Requirements**

- Minimum two (2) years of experience in patient care delivery.

- Associates degree in a Business, Nursing, Health Care, or directly related field AND minimum two (2) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field OR minimum three (3) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field.

- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

- Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.

- Basic Life Support required at hire.

**Additional Requirements**

- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Patient Safety; Nursing Principles; Emergency Preparedness; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Confidentiality; Maintain Files and Records.

Assistant Nurse Manager, L&D

Job Summary: Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provision of Care</li> <li>Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care.</li> <li>Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes.</li> <li>Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient's equipment needs.</li> <li>Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health).</li> <li>Initiates timely discharges based on goals.</li> <li>Educates and instructs the patient, patient's family or other staff as required.</li> <li>Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.</li> <li>Supervises and teaches LVN's and HHA's as required for patient care.</li> <li>Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.</li> <li>Documentation and Communication</li> <li>Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.</li> <li>Notifies the patient's attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient's condition in a timely manner.</li> <li>Assists in coordinating all services provided.</li> <li>Consults with other health professionals when needed.</li> <li>Planning, Organizing and Productivity</li> <li>Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.</li> <li>Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.</li> <li>Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy.</li> <li>Professional Behavior</li> <li>Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.</li> <li>Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested.</li> <li>Self-Development</li> <li>Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice.</li> <li>Utilizes new knowledge and skills.</li> <li>Participates in in-service programs.</li> <li>Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as necessary.</li> <li>Supervisory Responsibilities:</li> <li>The job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Minimum two (2) years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency.</li> </ul> Education <ul><li>High School Diploma/GED.Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN)</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>Registered Nurse License (California)</li></ul> <ul><li>Driver's License (California)</li></ul> <ul><li>Basic Life Support</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Knowledge of the nursing process<li>Commitment to Service Orientation<li>Effective written and oral communication skills (in English)<li>Good interpersonal skills<li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Computer literate preferred<li>Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.<li>Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.</li></ul> PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose 100 Great Oaks HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri With every other weekend WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10 NNU California Nurse's Association Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Jose Hospital - Hospice - Internal - Other - 0201 Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xbxMIkHPK%2bUFeD70BWv%2fXwl" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

**Job Description**

- Provision of Care
- Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care.
- Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes.
- Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient's equipment needs.
- Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health).
- Initiates timely discharges based on goals.
- Educates and instructs the patient, patient's family or other staff as required.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Supervises and teaches LVNs and HHAs as required for patient care.
- Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.
- Documentation and Communication
- Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.
- Notifies the patient's attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient's condition in a timely manner.
- Assists in coordinating all services provided.
- Consults with other health professionals when needed.
- Planning, Organizing and Productivity
- Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.
- Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.
- Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy.
- Professional Behavior
- Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.
- Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested.
- Self-Development
- Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice.
- Utilizes new knowledge and skills.
- Participates in in-service programs.
- Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.

**Requirements**

- Minimum two (2) years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community-based home health agency.

**Education**

- High School Diploma/GED. Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN).

**License, Certification, Registration**

- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Driver's License (California)
- Basic Life Support

**Additional Requirements**

- Knowledge of the nursing process
- Commitment to service orientation
- Effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Computer literate preferred
- Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred
- Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.

**Work Schedule**

- Hours per week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri with every other weekend
- Working hours start: 08:30 AM
- Working hours end: 05:00 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.

Home Health Nurse II

An All-Inclusive Opportunity! To optimize your experience applying to a job at Kaiser Permanente we have created a unique and easy all-inclusive process to apply for all open career opportunities in this specific nursing specialty for this Medical Center relevant to your work experience and interests. This position has been created to source and attract external candidates for current and future positions that remain unfilled within the organization. If you are a current employee, please visit the careers website for a complete listing of available positions. So, what is next? <ul> <li> An on-demand interview process has been designed with you in mind; quick, easy, and lends flexibility to meet your busy schedule. </li><li> We have a team of managers dedicated to review on the spot submissions for an expedited hiring experience. </li><li> See what it's all about, submit your interest today! </li></ul> Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Participates in patient/ family teaching and provides leadership in working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li> 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. </li><li> Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so. </li><li> Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. </li><li> Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. </li><li> Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. </li><li> Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. </li><li> Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations. </li><li> Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. </li><li> Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. </li><li> Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. </li><li> Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. </li><li> Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. </li><li> Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. </li><li> Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. </li><li> Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. </li><li> Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. </li><li> Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. </li><li> Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. </li><li> Participates in nursing research activities as requested. </li><li> Identifies and solves problems effectively. </li><li> Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. </li><li> Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. </li><li> Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. </li><li> Perform other related duties as necessary. </li></ul><ul> <li> Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. </li><li> Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. </li><li> Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves. </li><li> Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. </li><li> MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge and judgment, and consistent with Standardized Procedure and State/ Federal regulations. </li><li> Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts and required staff development </li><li> Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, and communicates clearly with all members of healthcare team. </li><li> Completes duties with regard to safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors. </li><li> Provision of care is consistent with EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management. </li><li> Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/ codes, hazmat response, and emergency childbirth. </li><li> Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information </li><li> Teamwork with all internal and external departments and agencies involved in the provision of care. </li><li> Medication administration and management including titrating infusions and pediatric medications </li><li> Maintains all required licenses, certifications and professional development/ continuing education requirements per department and facility standards. </li></ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience One year recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Education<ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED</li><li>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 program 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</li></ul><ul> <li>or (3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration<ul> <li>Registered Nurse License (California)</li></ul><ul> <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire</li></ul><ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li></ul><ul> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire</li></ul> Additional Requirements:<ul> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)</li><li>Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)</li><li>Good interpersonal skills</li><li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul><ul> <li>Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital HoursPerWeek : 0 Shift : Variable Workdays : Variable WorkingHoursStart : Variable WorkingHoursEnd : Variable Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10 NNU California Nurse's Association Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Jose - Emergency Department Travel : No 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?1CEoZR5VGM32zzC8iR%2fYAQe" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (RN) II**

To optimize your experience applying to a job at Kaiser Permanente, we have created a unique and easy all-inclusive process to apply for all open career opportunities in this specific nursing specialty for this Medical Center relevant to your work experience and interests. This position has been created to source and attract external candidates for current and future positions that remain unfilled within the organization. If you are a current employee, please visit the careers website for a complete listing of available positions.

**Job Description**

- An on-demand interview process has been designed with you in mind; quick, easy, and lends flexibility to meet your busy schedule.
- We have a team of managers dedicated to review on-the-spot submissions for an expedited hiring experience.
- See what it's all about, submit your interest today!

**Essential Responsibilities**

- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing 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 when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority as appropriate.
- 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 responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department 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.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon request.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking, and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a Windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.

**Basic Qualifications**

**Experience**

- One year recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.

**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 program 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 3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry-level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.

**License, Certification, Registration**

- Registered Nurse License (California).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire.

**Additional Requirements**

- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship or equivalent training or equivalent experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Primary Location: California, San Jose, San Jose Hospital

Hours Per Week: 0

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Variable

Working Hours Start: Variable

Working Hours End: Variable

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A10 NNU California Nurse's Association

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners

Department: San Jose - Emergency Department

Travel: No

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.

Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department - San Jose Various Shifts and Schedules

Job Summary: Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures, established competency, and MD order. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.</li> <li>Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KPs policies and procedures and the departmental policy.</li> <li>Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc. Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.</li> <li>Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients.</li> <li>Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions. and evaluates and manages the patient, according to departmental policy.</li> <li>Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite. </li> <li>Monitors patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary. </li> <li>Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.</li> <li>Keeps current accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.</li> <li>Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order. Charts details of procedures done on progress notes.</li> <li>Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> Education <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire</li></ul> <ul><li>Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services</li></ul> <ul><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire</li></ul> <ul><li>Basic Life Support required at hire</li></ul> <ul><li>National Provider Identifier required at hire</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.<li>Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.<li>Demonstrated track record of following the precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.<li>Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.<li>Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.<li>Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.<li>Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>N/A</li></ul> PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital HoursPerWeek : 32 Shift : Variable Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-03 NUE Non Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Jose Hospital - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0206 Travel : No 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?O0QM2zGlXMU8iQda7%2b4AqAp" width="0" height="0" />

**Anesthetist**

Selects and administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures, established competency, and MD order.

**Job Description**

- Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries, or other pertinent medical procedures in a hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
- Reviews patients' charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KP's policies and procedures and the departmental policy.
- Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc. Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.
- Explains tests, procedures, and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients.
- Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible postoperative complications, and patients' history and conditions; evaluates and manages the patient according to departmental policy.
- Participates with post-anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety-oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.
- Monitors patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients' condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
- Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs, etc.
- Keeps current accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients' conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.
- Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order. Charts details of procedures done on progress notes.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire.
- Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
- Basic Life Support required at hire.
- National Provider Identifier required at hire.

**Additional Requirements**

- Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
- Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated track record of following precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability, and change management.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.

**Work Schedule**

- Primary Location: California, San Jose, San Jose Hospital
- Hours Per Week: 32
- Shift: Variable
- Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
- Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Part-time
- Job Type: Standard
- Employee Status: Regular
- Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-03 NUE Non Union Employee
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
- Department: San Jose Hospital - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0206
- Travel: No

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.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), San Jose (32hrs)

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.</li> <li>Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.</li> <li>Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.</li> <li>Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.</li> <li>Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.</li> <li>Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.</li> <li>Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.</li> <li>Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.</li> <li>Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.</li> <li>Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.</li> <li>Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.</li> <li>Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.</li> <li>Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.</li> <li>Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.</li> <li>Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.</li> <li>Participates in nursing research activities as requested.</li> <li>Identifies and solves problems effectively.</li> <li>Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.</li> <li>Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.</li> <li>Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as necessary.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.</li> <li>Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.</li> <li>Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.</li> <li>Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.</li> <li>Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Three (3) years of experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care.</li> </ul> Education <ul><li>High School Diploma/GED<li>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 program 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</li></ul> <ul><li>or (3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>Registered Nurse License (California)</li></ul> <ul><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support</li></ul> <ul><li>Basic Life Support</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice<li>Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)<li>Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)<li>Good interpersonal skills<li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.</li></ul> PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital HoursPerWeek : 32 Shift : Day Workdays : Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10 NNU California Nurse's Association Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Jose Hospital - Med/Surg Float - Unit 1 - 0201 Travel : No 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HAHg1bRc8RMAJwmrSeUYTQi" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (RN) II**

The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

**Job Description**

- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing 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 when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age-specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- 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 responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department 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.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon request.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a Windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.

**Requirements**

- Three (3) years of experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined.
- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care.

**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 program 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 3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry-level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.

**License, Certification, Registration**

- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support

**Additional Requirements**

- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.

**Work Schedule**

- Hours per week: 32
- Shift: Day
- Workdays: Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri
- 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.