Emergency Department RN Evenings

Job Summary

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the 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 nursing care activities with other health care disciplines.

• Assessment:
  Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational 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 individualized nursing plan of care 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 or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities appropriately based on the patient’s condition and scope of practice of other health care providers.
  
  Establishes priorities for patient care and 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 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 in addressing 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 (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.

• Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within six months of hire or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within six months of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

• 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.
• 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.

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