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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

RN- Mental Health Advice (On-Call)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Job Summary RN- Mental Health Advice (On-Call)

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The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients. The RN provides a variety of nursing services in person and/or by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. They work under the general direction of the designated supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice. Adheres to quality of service standards and behavioral guidelines.

Acts as an advocate for individuals, groups, and communities. Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities.

Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions. Applies analytical reasoning, reflection, and rational problem-solving skills.

Provides culturally sensitive nursing care to a diverse population. Uses knowledge of cultural differences to provide sensitive teaching materials.

Practices health care team building and leadership skills. Applies leadership skills to facilitate effective team functioning.

Participates in population‑based care activities. Effectively identifies needs and provides prevention, early intervention, and ongoing health education.

Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems. Provides input to the development of information systems.

Participates in ongoing education activities and shares knowledge with other health care team members.

Provides evidence‑based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner. Implements and evaluates patient plans of care.

Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families, and health care team members.

Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery and facilitates coordination of care across all settings.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of RN experience within the last five (5) years or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW Ambulatory RN New Grad/transition to practice program.

Two years psychiatric nursing experience.

Three years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in Mental Health.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice.

Current or future bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.

Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and/or Nursing Case Management.

Proficiency in computerized information systems.

Licensing and Certifications

Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire.

Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.

Basic Life Support required at hire.

Employment Type Full‑time

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Job Function Health Care Provider

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