Emergency Department (36Hr, Nights)

Kaiser Permanente; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced registered nurse for the Emergency Department, focusing on high-quality patient assessment, planning, and coordination of care.

The role requires ED experience, a licensed RN in Oregon, and adherence to hospital protocols. Ongoing education and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential for delivering optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One (1) year of current ED experience or completion of Kaiser Permanente New Grad Internship in the Emergency Department.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using multi-system assessments and plan care.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans; coordinate discharge planning.
• Document accurately in the EMR and follow physicians' orders; perform procedures per protocol.

Skills

RN

Clinical judgment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
• Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Basic Qualifications:Experience

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One (1) year of current ED experience or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente New Grad Internship Program in the Emergency Department.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hireRegistered Nurse License (Oregon)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Computer keyboarding skills.

Emergency Nursing Pediatric CoursePreferred Qualifications:

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
• CEN preferred. TNCC preferred.Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias preferred.A desire and ability to function within the nursing process preferred.A desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined.Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills preferred.