Emergency Department RN, 36Hr/Nights

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will utilize your clinical judgment and nursing skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a diverse range of health issues. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that each patient's individual needs are met, from initial assessment through discharge planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to providing high-quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months of RN experience required.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course or PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care for patients with health problems.
• Evaluate patient responses and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Medication administration

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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 evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses' care activities with other health care disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: 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.


2. Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care 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 patient's condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.


3. Implementation: 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 physician's 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.


4. Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient's 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 ED.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hire OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelor's 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.