RN - Medical Surgical Float Pool; KSMC​/Nights

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

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, this RN 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, educational, and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests, reassesses patient throughout hospitalization, and performs complete discharge assessment.
• Planning:
  Develops an individualized nursing plan of care sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with hospital, clinic departments, and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plans and documents them in the care plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other providers. Establishes priorities for patient care and classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• Implementation:
  Initiates appropriate measures based on protocols for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on the protocol in place for each patient; correctly carries out the physician’s plan of care; accurately documents in the EMR; utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate; performs all necessary procedures correctly; uses available teaching plans for patient education; accurately calculates and administers medications;
  
  initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation:
  Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients’ response to treatment; participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience. 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.

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

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

• 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care