RN Jobs in Irvine, CA

Registered Nurse - Full Time Days

apartment ScionHealth location_onParamount, CA

Description At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Essential Functions Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the task, and within scope of practice of the staff to whom the task is delegated Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team member’s capabilities and qualifications Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team Assesses and reassesses pain Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice Performs treatments and provides services to level of licensure Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition Answers telephone, paging system, patients’ call lights, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients and responds as appropriate Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs Provides end of shift report to oncoming nurse, narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders signed off Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition Basic computer knowledge Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Pay Range: $44.38 - $55.18/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program Licenses/Certification Current state licensure as Registered Nurse BCLS certification required ACLS certifications preferred Experience Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

Staff RN - Hospital - Med/Surg/Tele Float - Per Diem Night

apartment Kaiser Permanente location_onAnaheim, CA

Job Summary: As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors: Leadership: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability. Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate. Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior. Champions new ideas. Leads and directs others through the change process. Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes. Participates in problem identification and resolution. Mentors, orients, and coaches others in unit specific operations and patient care activities Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance. Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution. Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process: Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan. Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education. Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age appropriate care, cultural specific needs, and appropriate acuity. Ensures plan is discussed with patient, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner. Monitors the patients progress based on the plan. Revises plan on ongoing basis based on patient condition and evaluation of progress. Ensures care meets standards of practice. Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education. Ensures that patient clearly understands discharge instructions. In outpatient, identify barriers and needs for patient/family education that will facilitate the outpatient medical management plan. Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing the five rights; patient falls; decubitus prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections. Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge. Ensures that patient understands medication purpose, side effects, and administration instructions in the hospital as well as at the time of discharge . Documentation: Charting is accurate, legible, dated, and timed. Documentation reflects nursing process and interventions and evaluations taken. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently for optimal patient care. Clinical Outcomes: Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with physicians and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing completion by departmental competency validation. Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing, and improving. Workplace Safety: Adherence to LMP Workplace Safety principles and practices. Applies standard precautions; maintains a safe environment for self and others Patient Care Experience: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department. Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests. Makes appropriate referrals and facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Maintains and protects patient confidentiality Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Treats all families of patients with courtesy, respect, kindness and compassion. Provides an optimal patient care experience by actively listening to the needs of patients and family members and taking responsibility for meeting those identified needs. Gives patients information in a way they can understand and ensures comprehension. Provides a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. Team Commitment: Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism. Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members. Attends all mandatory meetings, in-services and staff meetings as required, actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff). Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of an annual education plan. Keeps self informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendations for change. Adheres to Attendance Program. Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment through unit based teams. Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies and assists in systems improvement that needs simplification or correction. Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential.

ED Case Management Utilization RN, Per Diem Day 10/hr Shift

apartment Kaiser Permanente location_onBellflower, CA

Job Summary: Works collaboratively with an MD to coordinate and screen for the appropriateness of admissions and Continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpatient hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate and manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities. Responsible for complying with AB 1203, Post Stabilization notification. Complies with other duties as described. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team, multitask and in a fast pace environment. Essential Responsibilities: Plans, develops, assesses and evaluates care provided to members. Collaborates with physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and patient/family in the development, implementation and documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality and appropriate resource use. Recommends alternative levels of care and ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning. Develops and coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patients identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff and appropriate community agencies. Reviews, monitors, evaluates and coordinates the patients hospital stay to assure that all appropriate and essential services are delivered timely and efficiently. Participates in the Bed Huddles and carries out recommendations congruent with the patients needs. Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including Utilization management, Transfer coordination, Discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for patients/families. Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality management activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpatient, emergency room, inpatient and non-KFH facilities. Acts as a liaison between in-patient facility and referral facilities/agencies and provides case management to patients referred. Refers patients to community resources to meet post hospital needs. Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains and provides required documentation. Adheres to internal and external regulatory and accreditation requirements and compliance guidelines including but not limited to: TJC, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA and DOL. Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles and responsibilities in the discharge planning process and appropriate use of resources. Provides patients with education to assist with their discharge and help them cope with psychological problems related to acute and chronic illness. Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and/or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities. Reviews, analyses and identifies utilization patterns and trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources and participates in the collection and analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities. Coordinates, participates and or facilitates care planning rounds and patient family conferences as needed. Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned.