TEMP Emergency Department RN (24Hr/Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in the emergency department. Under supervision, you will assess patients, plan care, coordinate with the care team, and document nursing actions in the EMR to ensure high standards of patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires at least nine months of RN experience, ED exposure or completion of Kaiser’s New Grad Internship, and an accredited nursing program graduate.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, directs, provides and evaluates nursing care for patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other departments and agencies.
• Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for management of the medical/surgical patient.
• Evaluates patient progress and participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Skills

RN experience

ED nursing

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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 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 (Oregon).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course.

Preferred 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.