Emergency Department RN (36Hr, Nights)

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will utilize your clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Your responsibilities will include performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months of RN experience required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care for patients with various health issues.
• Implement and evaluate care based on protocols and patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelors 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 evaluation 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. 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. 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 patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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

Education

1. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

License, Certification, Registration

1. Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hire.
2. Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
3. NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire.
4. Basic Life Support.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

1. Computer keyboarding skills.
2. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course.

Preferred Qualifications:

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