Nursing Jobs in Canton, GA

Staff RN III - Infusion

Job Summary: Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) III practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and by organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides nursing care for patients, members, and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, and efficient care. Essential Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient health status, determine nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals, and develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing plan of care. Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter. Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions, and response to treatment according to established policies and guidelines. Assists with procedures and monitors patients response during and after the procedure. Actively participates, as a member of the healthcare team, to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care. Leads the nursing response to medical emergencies. Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages or triages them to physician, associate practitioner, or others as needed. Initiates and monitors IV therapy, administration of medications, and other nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician or associate practitioner, and documents accordingly. Assesses patient and family health education needs, provides health teaching and counseling, and evaluates effectiveness of the education process. Conducts outgoing telephone calls to patients requiring follow-up care and preventative outreach. Participates in quality improvement activities and/or initiatives. Participates in departmental orientation, training, and competency validation of new staff (after completion of validator training). Leads departmental or regional performance improvement initiatives (access, quality, service, people). Autonomously perform procedures under provider supervision and evaluate patients response during and after the procedure. Serves as a preceptor, resource, and mentor for new members of the healthcare team and nursing students. Provide at least one (1) training in-service each year. Seeks and completes formal continuing education relevant to clinical discipline. Utilizes advanced skills to provide patient care, education, and consultation. Autonomously perform procedures under physician supervision, such as cardiac stress tests, RN sonography, conscious sedation, or chemotherapy infusions. May perform other duties as assigned.

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2 days ago

Lead RN - General Surgery

Kaiser Permanente Sandy Springs, GA

Job Summary: Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Lead RN coordinates activities of the interdisciplinary team and monitors departmental throughput to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, and efficient care. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for clinical teams on departmental processes and workflows. Demonstrates sound decision-making and the ability to be self-directed. Manages patient assignments and changes in schedule, as needed. Addresses customer concerns or complaints in a timely manner and escalates to the manager, as needed. Essential Responsibilities: Coordinates day-to-day patient care activities within the department and acts as a resource for the healthcare team, providers, and ancillary departments. Acts independently to manage multiple scheduling tasks and assignments. Evaluates emergency situations and leads the nursing response to clinical emergencies. Phishes the schedule daily (2-3 days in advance) for proactive planning. Conducts daily equipment checks and ensures that quality controls are completed. Continuous rounding within the department to ensure patient throughput and flow, assisting as needed. Ensures clear communication with the healthcare team, providers, and management team using multiple avenues, including email, teams chat, and huddles. Responds to inquiries from patients, providers, healthcare team, and internal/external customers and supports resolution. Participates in departmental Quality Assurance activities and supports compliance with regulatory procedures and standards. Serves as a preceptor, resource, and mentor for new members of the healthcare team and nursing students. Participates in departmental orientation, training, and competency validation of new staff (after completion of validator training). Provide at least one (1) training in-service each year. May perform other duties as assigned.