RN, Inpatient, Emergency Dept
Kaiser Permanente, Clackamas, OR
(Part time)

Description

To serve the needs of the health plan members & the other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. Under supervision is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing & evaluating nursing care for patients & coordinating nursing care activities w/ other health care disciplines.
 
Essential Functions:
Clinical Activities
Demonstrate good physical assessment skills
Provide emergency nursing care to all age groups
Leadership/Coordination Activities
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrate problem-solving skills
Skills & Abilities
Excellent critical thinking skills.  MOAB Training/Recertification every two years.
Professional Practice Standards of performance
Complies w/ hospital & organizational policies & w/ contractual responsibilities related to work schedule
Accurately documents time card to reflect productive time worked
Maintains confidentiality of all patients & organization records & information
Assessment Standard of Performance
Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs & discharge planning needs
Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization
Planning Standard of Performance
Develops an individual nursing plan of care which is sensitive to developmental needs of the patient
Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan
Coordinates patient care activities & discharge planning w/ other departments & community agencies
Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient's condition & scope of practice of other health care providers
Classifies acuity level of assigned patients using GRASP
Implementation Standard of Performance
Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical &/or surgical patient
Accurately transcribes written, preprinted & verbal orders
Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate
Documents care according to policy & procedure
Safety Management Standard of Performance
Maintains safety in use of all equipment
Handles all hazardous waste in compliance HazCom program regulations
Handles all infectious waste in compliance Infection Control standards
Physical Requirements
Lifting & carrying:
Able to lift & carry at least 60 pounds unassisted & carry them for a distance of 50 feet
May assist in the movement of patients &/or equipment whose weight may range from 100 to 300 pounds
Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist & knees
Walking: able to stand &/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift
Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds w/ assistance
Standing: able to stand six to eight hours per shift

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
1 years recent ED experience or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente New Grad Internship Program in the ED
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
High school diploma or GED
Current RN License upon hire
Current BLS w/AED certification
ACLS & PALS or ENPC w/in 4 months of hire/transfer

 
Preferred Qualifications:
CEN, TNCC
Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias
A desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined
A desire and ability to function within the nursing process
Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field

Primary Location  :  Oregon-Clackamas-Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center 10180 SE Sunnyside
Scheduled Hours (1-40)  :  24
Shift  :  Night
Working Days  :  variable
Working Hours Start  :  NA
Working Hours End  :  NA
Schedule  :  Part-time
Job Type  :  Standard
Employee Status  :  Regular
Employee Group  :  OFNHP - RN Inpatient
Job Level  :  Individual Contributor
Job  :  Emergency
Public Department Name  :  Emergency Dept


This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.Join us and be a part of a team that is revolutionizing the way health care is delivered. The benefits of working for an organization of our size and scope will change your career perspective in a healthy way. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
 
Please quote Job Code 005221 when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:597698 last updated on 11/21/2009)


        
         

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