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RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse - Inpt Discharge Planning - 0.8 FTE (Swedish Cherry Hill Seattle)

Our nurse leaders maintain a strong commitment to the highest standards of professional nursing practice and to sustain a culture of excellence. You will encourage your teams to use evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality patient care, contribute to research, and spread innovation beyond Kaiser Permanente. Backed by the resources of one of the nation’s largest health care providers, you’ll motivate and inspire your team to achieve goals, value individual contributions, and celebrate accomplishments in meaningful ways while realizing your own potential as a leader.

Job Type:Standard
Job Level:Individual Contributor
Travel:No

Success Profile

We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.

Adaptable
Collaborative
Compassionate
Leadership
Problem-Solver
Results-Oriented

Benefits

Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive.

Our Culture

Our Nurse Leaders cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. Together, we pursue lifelong learning in the belief that it expands our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. We participate in research to inform our evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities, and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes the 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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Ghada

Ghada, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

SCAL Regional Director
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So proud to be a Kaiser Permanente nurse leader. Despite all the challenges we experienced with the pandemic, we remained true to our mission to provide safe, quality care to our patients and members, and continue to encourage our employees to grow and develop professionally. I have completed my Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and lead with an exceptional team. There are boundless opportunities here.

Gertrude

Gertrude, RN, BSN, MSA

Administrative Service Director
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Kaiser Permanente has a mission of providing affordable health care not just for our members, but also the community — which is a passion of mine. I consider myself very fortunate to work for an organization that values their employees. As a nurse leader, I LOVE what I do! We provide endless possibilities for growth and professional development.

Michele

Michele, JD, MBA, RN

Director
Nursing Professional Development and
Simulation/Magnet Journey

Kaiser Permanente provides its nurse leaders with opportunities to innovate and thrive in an evidence-based practice that’s advancing the science of nursing and embracing a culture of excellence.

Philidah

Philidah, MSN, RN

Sr. Director of Nursing

It’s a privilege to work for Kaiser Permanente. They support nurses through a variety of learning opportunities, from self-paced learning to leadership courses and stretch assignments. It enables equitable opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Mervin

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I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Kaiser Permanente. I would not be where I am right now without the mentoring from outstanding leaders, the strong relationships I built with my team, and the partnership with other departments.

Melissa

Assistant Nurse Manager

I’m in my first position here, but I’ve already had the opportunity to be part of the Magnet Journey, quality and safety committees, and co-chair Professional Nursing Excellence Council. Kaiser Permanente continues to help me grow through leadership training programs like Activate and stretch assignments.

Aletha

Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente has many resources and tools to help us grow professionally. We have courses and financial aid for individuals who choose to advance.I love being a leader because I love to encourage, inspire, and develop my team. I also embrace challenges and enjoy collaborating in projects that positively impact our members.

Adriana

Department Manager RN

Kaiser Permanente allows me to focus on preventive health care, which contrasts with my acute care background. I appreciate the preventive care services that we offer our members and the different forms of communication based on personal preference.

LVN III - Tustin Executive Center - Palliative Care - Nursing - FULL TIME

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Description:

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates 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:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.

Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.

Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.

Maintain equipment and supplies.

Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.

Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.

Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.

Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.

Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Perform other duties as directed.

Patient/Care Procedures - Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.

Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.

Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient.

Instruct patient in use of home equipment.

Administer patient first aid.

Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.

Apply and remove dressings.

Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.

Follow standard infection control procedures.

Administer enemas.

Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.

Lift patients.

Monitor patient vital signs.

Monitor patients for bleeding.

Observe machine monitors.

Administer inhalation therapy.

Participate in development of nursing care plans.

Perform surgical preps.

Prepare and position patients for procedures.

Prepare patients for physical examinations.

Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.

Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.

Sterilize instruments and equipment.

Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.

Maintain clean work area.

Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks.

Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.

Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.

Answer member inquires.

Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.

Remove sutures following established protocols.

Respond to Code Blues.

Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.

Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).

Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.

Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.

Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)

Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.

Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.

Perform skin tests.

Assist as member of surgical team.

Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.

Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.

Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopies.)

Restrain or support patients during procedures.

Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms.)

Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.

Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered.

Administer medications as prescribed, within scope of practice.

Transportation: Transport patients to/from designated areas.

Route specimens to laboratory.

Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials.

Transport office supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials.

Transport equipment, and procedures trays.

Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping: Request charts/medical records.

Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments.

Initiate follow up appointments with patients.

Check in patients/members.

Prepare outgoing mail.

Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.

Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.

Record and send Faxs.

Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.

Maintain department logs.

Maintain and update user manuals.

Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.

Respond to requests for information.

Order medical supplies and equipment.

Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies.

Replenish linen.

Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed.

Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem solving.

Participate in special projects and studies.

Demonstrate safety procedures.

Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.

Function as team leader.

Participate in department meetings.

Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols.

Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.

Answer call lights.

Answer telephones and take messages.

Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.

Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Compliance and Integrity: Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Principles of Responsibility.

Adheres to organizational policies and guidelines.

Supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions.

Follows through on commitments.

Service Language: Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.

And participates in service training and KP programs provided.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Home Health/Hospice - Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in a home health/hospice or acute care setting.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Vocational Nurse License (California)

I.V. Certification

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Notes:

Weekend rotations.
May provide coverage across service lines

Primary Location: California,Tustin,Tustin Home Health Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Tustin Executive Center - Palliative Care - Nursing - 0801 Pay Range: $38.87 - $43.06 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

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