Emergency Department RN Evenings

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 nurse care activities with other health care disciplines.

• Assessment:
  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:
  Develops an individual nursing plan of care that 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 it on the care plan; appropriately delegates patient care activities based on the patient’s condition and the scope of practice of other health care providers;
  
  establishes priorities for patient care; classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• Implementation:
  Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient; bases nursing care on the protocol in place for management of each patient; correctly carries out the physician’s 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 to address patient teaching needs;
  
  accurately calculates and administers medications; initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation:
  Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient response to treatment; participates in unit quality assurance activities.

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One year (1) of current ED experience or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente New Grad Internship Program 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.

• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course.

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• CEN preferred.
• TNCC preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias preferred.
• Desire and ability to function within the nursing process preferred.
• Desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined preferred.
• Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills preferred.

Primary

Location:

Oregon, Hillsboro, Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 |

Shift: Evening | Workdays:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM | Working Hours End: 02:30 AM |

Job Schedule:

Part‑time | Job Type: Standard | Worker

Location:

Onsite | Employee Status:
Regular | Pay Range: $53.28 - $79.02 / 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.

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.