Temporary RN - Medical Surgical Float Pool (KSMC / 36 Hr / Days)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon; On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, part of Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care across medical/surgical units. The role involves comprehensive assessments, care planning, implementing physician orders, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Requires RN license in Oregon, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification within 3 months. Schedule is part-time with 36 hours per week, day shift, on-site in Clackamas, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One (1) year recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care setting OR one (1) year RN experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care and discharge planning needs.
• Develops an individualized nursing plan of care and coordinates with other departments and community agencies.
• Initiates measures per protocol and administers medications as prescribed.
• Evaluates patient progress and participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care planning

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

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

• 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.

Experience

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One (1) year recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care setting OR one (1) year RN experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing process, effective problem solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
• Two (2) years recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment with inpatient orthopedic patients.
• Med/Surg Certification.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

Oregon, Clackamas, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Day

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

07:00 AM

Working Hours End

07:30 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

W01|AFT|Local 5017

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Sunnyside Medical Center - Med/Surg Float - Unit 1 - 1001

Pay Range

$63.55 - $94.26 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.