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Vivian Health

PICU RN in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Pediatric ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II - PICU

Oakland, CA · On-site

$112.18/hr

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Pediatric ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Advanced ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II SH

San Rafael, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support Additional ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II

Antioch, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Advanced ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II SH

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support Additional ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II - ICU

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$89.75 - $106.61/hr

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (California) Basic Life Support Advanced ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II - PICU

Oakland, CA · On-site

$89.75/hr

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Pediatric ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II Float

Antioch, CA · On-site

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II

Antioch, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support * Advanced ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II SH

San Rafael, CA · On-site

... entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Basic Life Support Additional ...

Kaiser Permanente

Staff Nurse II Float

Oakland, CA · On-site

... accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Neonatal ...

Vivian Health

L&D Float RN in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA · On-site

... accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. License, Certification, Registration * Registered Nurse License (California) * Neonatal ...

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The US Oncology Network

APP I

Silver Spring, MD

$89K - $137K/yr

This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of ...

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PICU RN in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA • On-site

Vivian Health
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Staff Nurse II SH - PICU
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
  • Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
  • Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
  • Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
  • Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
  • Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
  • Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
  • Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
  • Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
  • Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
  • Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
  • Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
  • Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
  • Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
  • Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
  • Identifies and solves problems effectively.
  • Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
  • Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary.

  • Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
  • Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
  • Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
  • Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
  • If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.


Basic Qualifications: Experience
  • One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric Critical Care or completion of a KP Pediatric ICU Training Program within the past 12 months.

Education
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation
  • or (3) currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Registered Nurse License (California)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
  • Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
  • Chemotherapy and/or Procedural Sedation competency may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.
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