Kaiser Permanente Northwest
RN - Med-Surg (Ortho/Neurosurgery/General Surgery) - KSMC 2N / 36 Hr / Days
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
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 evaluation 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. Nursing plan of care 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 on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient’s condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories 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 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 patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Must pass telemetry test within 6 months of hire or transfer to unit.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
Recent experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing process, effective problem solving and communication skills.
Experience with insulin drips.
Previous telemetry experience.
Med/Surg certification.
Demonstrated clinical judgment with inpatient orthopedic/neuro patients.
Employment type Full-time
Seniority level Entry level
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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. Nursing plan of care 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 on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient’s condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories 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 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 patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements
Computer keyboarding skills.
Must pass telemetry test within 6 months of hire or transfer to unit.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous health care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
Recent experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing process, effective problem solving and communication skills.
Experience with insulin drips.
Previous telemetry experience.
Med/Surg certification.
Demonstrated clinical judgment with inpatient orthopedic/neuro patients.
Employment type Full-time
Seniority level Entry level
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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