Nurse Team Lead OB/GYN (Dual / Skyline / 36 Hr / Days)
Salem, OregonAt Kaiser Permanente our nurses are leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and scientists who are contributing toward being an industry-leading voice for advancing evidence-based care. Whether supporting the patient directly in our hospitals or clinics, providing care at home, serving our patients through innovative virtual technology, or managing care delivery teams, Kaiser Permanente nurses utilize scientific evidence and our integrated care model to optimize the total health of our members and the communities we serve. We invite nurses who are passionate about nursing excellence, high-quality compassionate care delivery, professionalism, integrity, teamwork and patient and family centeredness to join our teams so that we can continue to sustain and build upon our culture of excellence.
- Job Type: Part-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Success Profile
We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Socially Conscientious
- Trustworthy
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our nurses.
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Medical, Vision & Dental
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Retirement Plans
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Educational Opportunities & Tuition Reimbursement
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Supportive Teams & Resources
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Career Growth & Development
Our Culture
At Kaiser Permanente, we cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. We believe that lifelong learning will expand our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. Our practice is rooted in research and evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes understanding of our members needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
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Kristen
Relief Charge Nurse
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Jazmin
RN, Advice Nurse
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Stella
Registered Nurse IV
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Caitlin
Inpatient Lactation Consultant
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Kimberly
Quality Coordinator RN
“In Hawaii, your community is your family — or ‘ohana.’ I am able to provide extraordinary patient-centered care to my ohana.”
David
Appointment and Advice RN
“The location is fantastic. Kaiser Permanente is all over the country. You can pick almost any environment you want – from ocean to mountain to city. You’ll still be able to contribute to our mission of providing high quality health care at a local facility.”
Shawn
BSN, RN
“I chose Kaiser Permanente because their staff and providers really show that they care about you. Also, throughout my 12 years of working here I’m always learning something new, and I’ve had many opportunities for growth and development.”
Nurse Team Lead OB/GYN (Dual / Skyline / 36 Hr / Days)
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Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the purpose of this position is to support the medical needs of the Health Plan members and the other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. Under supervision, the Team Leader is delegated authority and responsibility to manage and facilitate nursing services within the appointed module/department/area. The nurse provides care that is consistent with the philosophy of the Health Care Program.
- Leadership Responsibilities: In collaboration with physician leadership (PIC, Chief or lead) and the Clinic Coordinator, determines the staffing and scheduling needs for their designated area of responsibility. Acts in a cost conscious manner to recommend canceling, teaming and mix alterations as fluctuations in demand occur.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Assesses staff educational needs within the Module/Department/Service and facilitates the delivery of appropriate in-service experiences.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Develops and maintains orientation checklist. Provides orientation for nursing and provider staff.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Assists with the preparation of Performance Appraisals for LPNs and unlicensed personnel in their module/Department or service. Provides input to the Clinic Coordinator for development of Performance Appraisals for R.N. staff.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Clinic Coordinator in developing policies and procedures for the module.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with other Team Leaders to effectively and efficiently utilize resources in delivering quality care to members.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborates with Clinic Coordinator in setting quality standards for nursing care.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinates intra-office emergency systems (fire, codes) with other Team Leaders and the Clinic Coordinator.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinates patient education and case management efforts within the module.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Works in partnership with appropriate physician leadership to facilitate interdisciplinary team functioning.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Manages access, wait lists and referral process in partnership with provider leadership, appointment center and Clinic Coordinator.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Performs selected monitoring functions: A. Health and Safety, B. Quality Assurance, C. Applicable Engineering work and repairs, D. Supplies and equipment.
- Nursing Practice: Provide and document quality patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Nursing Practice: Performs or appropriately delegates independent nursing functions as defined in the Oregon and Washington Nurse Practice Acts.
- Nursing Practice: Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to appropriate personnel.
- Nursing Practice: Functions as a patient advocate within the scope of a Health Maintenance Organization.
- Nursing Practice: Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members.
- Nursing Practice: Uses cost effective measures in the delivery of nursing care.
- Nursing Practice: Coordinates and implements medical orders.
- Nursing Practice: Performs skilled nursing tasks and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures and equipment.
- Nursing Practice: Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and Washington Nurse Practice Act.
- Nursing Practice: Coordinates activities of the interdisciplinary team in order to ensure positive outcomes for individual patients with complex health care needs.
- Nursing Practice: Develops nursing care plans for high risk patients, and populations, cared for within the module.
- Nursing Practice: Identifies patient/caregiver knowledge deficits associated with health care and/or the therapeutic regimen and responds appropriately.
- Minimum of two (2) years of acute care or clinical setting RN experience required;
- Minimum three (3) years of current experience in an outpatient setting for obstetrical patients with maternal and fetal co-morbities or previous L&D setting experience of three (3) years or greater
- Graduate of Accredited School of nursing.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
- Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
- Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Primary Care Assignments: Must obtain and maintain PEARS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer unless excluded per exemption process.
- PEARS or PALS required within 6 months of hire/transfer for RNs in Dept 2490 and RNs in Dept 2018 that perform propranolol administration.
- Experienced in oral, SQ, IM, and IV (in locations where required) medication administration.
- Non-Stress Testing (NST) competency.
- Currently competent in venipuncture skills for locations where required.
- Recent acute care nursing experience and demonstrated experience in the area being posted, (i.e., allergy, peds, medicine, etc.) preferred.
- Minimumfive (5)years of current experience in an outpatient setting for obstetrical patients with maternal and fetal co-morbities.
- Previous L&D setting experience of three (3) years or greater.
- Experience with the use of protocols for rendering advice .
- Certification as competent in performing antenatal testing; including limited ultrasound.
- Use of electronic medical record technology.
- Competent in new insulin starts.
- Well versed in care of pregnant diabetic patient and train in GDM.
Notes:
- RN Team Lead position for Skyline Medical Office Building, OBGYN department.
- Variable working days Monday - Friday dependent on business need.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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