RN ICU/IMCU 10k Sign-On Bonus
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description: It-s an exciting time to join
Kaiser Permanente! Our Capitol Hill-Central Hospital is expanding!
Expanding our hospital capacity directly supports our mission to
provide high-quality, integrated care. It strengthens our ability
to deliver on the Kaiser Permanente model - coordinated,
patient-centered care that leads to better outcomes and higher
member satisfaction. These exciting new Capitol Hill Expansion RN
ICU/IMCU roles have a target start date of April 6, 2026.
Additional pay benefits of the new contract for SEIU represented
roles, full and part time (can be stacked): - $2.00/hour Location
Premium for onsite work at our Capitol Hill Campus This role is
eligible for a $10k sign-on bonus! Job Summary: Provide nursing
care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the
Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of
Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services
for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery
system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in
collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an
integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and
participating in patient assessment and the formulation and
implementation of the care plan. The Intensive Care Unit RN
provides direct and individualized nursing care by assessing,
planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in
consultation with healthcare professionals. Assessing, monitoring,
and recording critical patient conditions as appropriate. Following
protocols to care for patients with a range of critical medical
conditions. Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as
established by individualized plan of care for the patient and
family/caregiver. Document patient assessment findings,
physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and
progress towards problem resolution. Essential Responsibilities: -
Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the
nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing
diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of
care for patient care needs. Assists patients and
families/significant others in developing health care goals which
are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities
of patient care based on essential patient needs and available
resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently.
Provides the patient and family/significant others with information
preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to
patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation
of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes
changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies
the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care
team. - Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and
psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those
populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills
with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning
needs and participates in educational programs related to those
age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric,
Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates
with other health care team members in planning and implementing
care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring
hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge
planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician.
Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in
order to accomplish the workload. - Communicates recognition of the
patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and
emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients
and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse
and other health care team members, the nursing services available,
and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation
to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the
patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment.
Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan.
Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and
family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of
care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical
regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge.
- Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health
promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing
assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a
plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and
psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care
responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW
documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each
patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW
infection control standards and guidelines, including the
guidelines for reporting communicable diseases. - Identifies own
learning needs and participates in continued education programs to
meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student
education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the
process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures
quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation
of professional nursing standards and participation in
multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in
professional activities. Participates in nursing research and
incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to
KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of
professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance
consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. - Develops,
implements, and continuously updates individualized care plans.
Ensures multidisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and
compliance with healthcare standards. Prioritizes patient safety,
pain management, and discharge planning to optimize health
outcomes. Leads healthcare teams, delegates tasks appropriately,
mentors, and supports professional development. Promotes innovation
and guides others through change processes. Uses effective
communication strategies, including issue escalation and problem
resolution. Provides compassionate, respectful, and culturally
competent patient care. Ensures patients receive clear,
understandable information about their treatment and discharge
plans. Maintains accurate, timely, and legible charting. Adheres to
policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Uses healthcare
systems efficiently to support patient care. Follows workplace
safety principles, including standard precautions to maintain a
secure environment. Supports training, mentorship, and continuing
education to strengthen unit performance. Works flexibly and
collaboratively with colleagues, floating to different departments
as needed. Minimizes resource waste and overtime while seeking
efficiency improvements. Basic Qualifications: Experience - Minimum
2 years of recent (within past 3 years) RN experience working in
Adult ICU or CCU Education - Associates degree in Nursing from an
accredited program. License, Certification, Registration -
Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact
License: Registered Nurse required at hire - Basic Life Support
required at hire - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements: - Communication, problem-solving,
leadership and decision-making skills. - Strong Clinical assessment
and critical thinking skills Preferred Qualifications: - Ambulatory
care nursing experience. - Primary nursing or case-management
experience. - Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN). - Certification
in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) or relevant specialty.
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