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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

RN, ICU (36hrs, Nights)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104

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Overview

RN, ICU (36hrs, Nights) at Kaiser Permanente Northwest. Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment 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 care activities with other health care disciplines. Location: Hillsboro, OR. 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 on care plan or teaching plan. Delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and 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 protocol in place for management of each patient. Carries out the physician’s plan of care. Documents in the electronic medical record according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Uses available teaching plans to address patient teaching needs. Calculates and administers medications accurately. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations. Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient’s response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities. Experience

Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience. One (1) year recent ICU nursing experience or upon successful completion of the Kaiser ICU cross-training program. Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. License, Certification, Registration

Registered Nurse License (Oregon) Advanced Cardiac Life Support NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire Basic Life Support Additional Requirements

Computer keyboarding skills Drug calculation experience Experience in Cardiac Rhythm Recognition Preferred Qualifications

Previous health care experience Bachelors degree in nursing or related field Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred CCRN preferred Dialysis, SLED or equivalent preferred Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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