Emergency Room RN: Fast-Paced Acute Care

Kaiser Permanente; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. Under general supervision, you will apply clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient health problems, assess needs, plan and direct nursing care, and coordinate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities include comprehensive multi-system assessments, care planning, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR. Strong collaboration and adherence to protocols are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate multi-system assessments and discharge planning.
• Develops individualized nursing care plans and coordinates patient care with hospital departments.
• Initiates measures per protocol and administers medications per physician plan.
• Documents care in the EMR and participates in unit quality assurance.
• Collaborates with the health care team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. Under general supervision, you will apply clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient health problems, assess needs, plan and direct nursing care, and coordinate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities include comprehensive multi-system assessments, care planning, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR. Strong collaboration and adherence to protocols are essential.