Nursing Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Nursing Attendant to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. As a Nursing Attendant, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performing a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.

As a Nursing Attendant, you will demonstrate performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. You will remain flexible to changing systems, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits in delivery of care, and treat co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude, identifies and supports new ideas, and utilizes effective communication strategies.
  • Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, prioritizes work assignments, and notifies the Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
  • Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure, performs patient care activities within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned, and reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
  • Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse, which may assist in the revision of the plan of care.
  • Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse, and intervention is taken as directed.
  • Adheres to hospital standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served.
  • Keeps healthcare team members informed regarding patient responses to interventions within their scope of competency.
  • Documentation is legible, dated, and signed, reflects through data collection within the scope of competency, and is complete for activities performed.
  • Applies standard precautions, keeps a safe environment for self and others, observes patient/family conditions, and reports to the Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
  • Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
  • Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
  • Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing, and improving.
  • Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
  • Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
  • Anticipates the customer's desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  • Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
  • Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
  • Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
  • 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.
  • Assists others unfamiliar to the department.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development.
  • Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.
  • Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendations for change.
  • Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
  • Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at the beginning of assigned shift.
  • Minimizes personal phone call time.
  • Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
  • Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
  • Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.
  • Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential.

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