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Clinical Nurse Specialist II - NICU
At 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.
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Job Schedule: Full-time
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Shift: Day
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.
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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In Hawaii, your community is your family — or ‘ohana.’ I am able to provide extraordinary patient-centered care to my ohana.
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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.
Kristen
Relief Charge Nurse
Working as a nurse at Kaiser Permanente has allowed me the perfect flexible schedule so that I can volunteer as Girl Scout Leader and room parent for both my children. My kids know that I am a hardworking mother who can provide, as well as a mom who can be present and be there for them – and that means everything to me.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist II - NICU
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by leading collaborative efforts between nursing and various health care disciplines to drive the strategic implementation of best practices, fostering a culture of consistency and continuity of care, and optimizing quality outcomes for patients. Analyzes patient needs to develop and evaluate individualized care plans by applying highly advanced clinical knowledge in area of specialization. Prepares and delivers educational opportunities for patients, families, and staff by leading the assessment and development of content to meet diverse learning needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds of individuals. Leads program development and quality improvement through evidence-based practice by leading complex initiatives to develop and implement programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care delivery. Promotes compliance with regulatory standards by engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes.
- Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.
- Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.
- Evaluates evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines by: conducting literature searches in area of specialization and keeping abreast of developments in the field to ensure alignment with current best develop highly advanced knowledge; thoroughly assessing current clinical practices and outcomes to identify areas for enhancement, advocating for widespread adoption of best practices; and leading the adoption of clinical best practices and guidelines, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive change and innovation.
- Analyzes patient needs to develop and evaluate individualized care plans by: applying highly advanced clinical knowledge in area of specialization to analyze and assess patient needs to collaboratively develop individualized care plans for complex and specialized cases while providing guidance personnel; leading the evaluation of effectiveness of care plans through ongoing assessment, analysis, and revision, resolving issues and mitigating risks as they arise; and providing consultation to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient-centered care, fostering collaboration and communication.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by: leading collaborative efforts between nursing and various health care disciplines to drive the strategic implementation of evidence-based best practices, fostering a culture of consistency and continuity of care, and optimizing quality outcomes for patients; driving engagement with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of care, allocating resources effectively, and escalating issues as needed; and influencing the decision-making processes that affect patient care outcomes, fostering collaboration and communication among team members.
- Prepares and delivers educational opportunities for patients, families, and staff by: leading the assessment and development of content to meet diverse learning needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds of individuals including marginalized or underserved populations with the goal of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; fostering partnerships with health care providers and external stakeholders to champion patient and staff education initiatives, cultivating high levels of engagement and participation; driving a culture of learning and development within the organization, allocating resources to support ongoing education and training initiatives in area of specialization; and utilizing the Nursing Process to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing improvements.
- Promotes compliance with regulatory standards and best practices by: engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes, fostering collaboration and communication; providing expert input in policy/protocol creation, development, and review processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and organizational goals and objectives; and engaging with staff and stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures, resolving issues and making improvements as needed.
- Leads program development and quality improvement through evidence-based practice by: leading complex initiatives to develop and implement programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care delivery; conducting advanced analyses of program outcomes and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations for action; fostering stakeholder buy-in and support for quality improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and communication; and synthesizing patient and staff feedback to evaluate program efficiency, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
- Masters degree in Nursing AND minimum five (5) years of experience in direct patient care in area of specialty or a related area of specialty.
- Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Business Acumen; Compliance Management; Health Care Policy; Customer Data; Knowledge Management; Acts with Compassion; Employee Training; Interpersonal Skills; Relationship Building; Legal And Regulatory Requirements; Coordination; Program Development; Risk Assessment; Service Focus; Strategic Planning -Design Diligence; Member Service; Patient Safety; Health Care Quality Standards; Organizational Culture
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification.
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Recognizing nurses during Nurses Month in 2022
We're thanking each one of our 65,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses for everything they've done for us and for the nation. Thank you for choosing to be a nurse and for leading our transformation of care.
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