Emergency Dept RN (36hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking an RN for the Emergency Department to provide nursing care across the patient care continuum. Under supervision, you will assess, plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care, coordinating with other health care team members to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a BSN or equivalent, at least nine months of RN experience, and current ED exposure. Expect a fast-paced environment, compliance with protocols, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• Current ED experience or successful Kaiser New Grad Internship in the Emergency Department.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: perform multi-system assessments, identify deviations from normal.
• Planning: develop an individualized nursing plan of care and teach patients.
• Implementation: carry out physician plan and document in the EMR.
• Evaluation: evaluate care effectiveness and patient response.
• Coordinate discharge planning with hospital departments and community agencies.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on patient condition and scope of practice.
• Initiate measures in emergencies.
• Participate in unit quality assurance activities.

Skills

RN Experience

Emergency Department

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Documentation - EMR

Medication Administration

Discharge Planning

Education

Bachelor0s degree in Nursing (BSN)

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:

• ExperienceMinimum 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.
• EducationGraduate of an accredited nursing program.

License, Certification, Registration

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

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.