RN Manager, Medical/Surgical
Clackamas, OregonOur 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: Full-time
- Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
- Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
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.
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Medical, Vision & Dental
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Retirement Plans
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Supportive Team & Resources
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Career Growth & Development
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.
What Our People Are Saying
Ghada, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
SCAL Regional Director
Patient Care Services
“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, RN, BSN, MSA
Administrative Service Director
Nursing Administration
“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, 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, 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
Assistant Medical Center Administrator
“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.”
RN Manager, Medical/Surgical
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Accountable for management of a patient care unit(s). Partners with healthcare team to assure quality patient/family centered care.
- Communication: Uses established channels of communication to share information, receive feedback and report problems. Communicates plans and decisions to staff and providers to facilitate linkages and flow of information to others. Builds credibility with physicians as a champion for patient care, quality, and nursing professionalism. Effectively facilitates consensus building to accomplish goals and objectives. Provides constructive feedback and effectively manages conflict. Creates and articulates a shared vision and goals. Follows up on feedback and reports problems as well as positive comments. Creates an environment which recognizes and values differences in staff, physicians, patients and communities. Collaborates with nursing programs to provide required resources.
- Clinical Practice: Acts as an expert resource for staff and utilizes knowledge in clinical area of practice. Analyzes and evaluates nursing practice, research and trends. Applies knowledge to the development of standards of care and practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Creates, modifies and evaluates policies and procedures as delegated and/or appropriate to the clinical unit and expertise. Directs the development of competencies so staff achieve maximize performance. Maintains personal and professional growth of self and others by participating in educational offerings and professional organizations. Partners with medical staff and other disciplines to establish patient care goals for unit development. Evaluates patient care delivery model and the needed staff, equipment and resources to provide safe, optimal care. Directs and supervises staff and ensures safe, therapeutic environment. Supports the development and implementation of an organization wide patient safety program. Ensures staff is educated on risk management and compliance issues and correct action is identified in areas of potential liability.
- Quality Improvement: Articulates the organizations performance improvement program and goals. Develops, implements and maintains quality monitoring processes. Formulates unit goals which are reflective of measurable objectives and evidence-based practice. Maintains compliance on unit with all regulatory requirements. Monitors unit quality assurance with safety, environment, pharmacy and documentation issues. Supports the quality expert role on the unit and assists with the quality plan developed by the staff. Formulates unit goals and quality management plans , which are responsive to the changing health care needs of the patients.
- Leadership: Recruits, selects, retains, coaches, mentors and counsels personnel. Facilitates inter-departmental relationships so that mission, vision, goals of department and organization are achieved. Demonstrates critical thinking and use of evidence based practice. Develops and supports the Department Partnership Council (DPC) or Unit Based Team (UBT) to accomplish tasks and goals. Actively participates in committees and task forces as needed. Ensures staff compliance with all mandatory classes and education. Facilitates a culture of creative thinking and acts as a change agent to challenge the status quo. Timely evaluation of staff performance. Consults with Human Resource department as needed for personnel issues. Responsible for own professional growth and supports work-life balance. Ensures staff has the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate, safe care to patients and families through education, coaching, training or experience. Works with outside vendors/agencies to assure coordination of services and represent the organization in a professional manner. Participates in at least one professional organization and supports and encourages others to participate in professional organizations.
- Financial Management: Participates, develop and submits unit budget to director for final approval. Educates team members on financial implications of unit operations. Manages within authorized budget and maintains ongoing process of identifying, evaluating, and implementing overall cost effectiveness in the unit.
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience as RN.
- Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience in health care field.
- BSN or health-related bachelors degree.
- Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
- Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
- N/A
- Minimum four (4) years of previous experience in similar role.
- Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated knowledge in area of clinical expertise.
- Financial/economic principles
- Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, Labor Law, all related and affiliate contracts, workmens comp, KSMC policies and procedures, Human Resource Policies and Procedures, OSHA, CMS, Health Department, Employee benefits, National Labor Relations Board, standards of practice of professional organizations.
- Masters degree.
Notes:
- Nurse Manager, Inpatient Medical/ Surgical Unit. 3 North.
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