RN - Med-Surg (MI/Respiratory/Medical & Observation) - KSMC 3N / 36 Hr / Nights
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Oregon, WI, United States
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.
Essential Responsibilities
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. 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 scope of practice. 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 protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out 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 patients’ response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW RN New Grad Internship program.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support required at hire.
Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
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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.
Essential Responsibilities
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. 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 scope of practice. 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 protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out 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 patients’ response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW RN New Grad Internship program.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support required at hire.
Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
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