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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

RN, Outpatient OR - Part Time 30 HRS -

Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308

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Job Summary

The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente’s mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and 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. He/she works under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice, illustrating commitment to KP Promise (quality you can trust, caring with a personal touch, convenient and easy, and affordable). Adheres to Quality of Service Standards and Behavioral Guidelines. Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities; acts as an advocate for individuals, groups and communities; upholds accountability for own ethical behavior and delegated actions; complies with HIPAA and confidentiality policies. Utilizes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions; applies analytical reasoning and clinical judgment to choose among alternative solutions; fosters innovative thinking and uses data to provide optimal nursing care. Provides competent care to a diverse population, using knowledge of cultural differences and culturally sensitive teaching materials. Practices health care team building and leadership skills; facilitates effective team functioning, delegates and monitors quality of care, mentors new staff, collaborates on quality standards, demonstrates customer service commitment. Participates in population‑based care activities, outreach and in‑reach activities to meet clinical targets; identifies needs and provides prevention, early intervention and health education; assists individuals and groups in self‑management skills and develops teaching plans. Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems; accesses, evaluates and uses data from a wide range of resources; utilizes computer‑based information and practice management systems for decision support and continuous quality improvement. Engages in ongoing continuing education; shares knowledge with team members; advances professional nursing practice through continuous learning and self‑development. Provides evidence‑based, culturally sensitive nursing care; plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care; performs therapeutic and preventive nursing measures, administers medications as authorized; documents care in compliance with standards. Applies effective oral and written communication skills, including negotiation and conflict management. Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery; coordinates care across all settings with emphasis on transitional needs; functions within interdisciplinary teams. Basic Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last five (5) years. Minimum two (2) years of experience circulating in an inpatient or ambulatory surgery operating room in the past 5 years. Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration

Registered Nurse License (Oregon) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements

Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. Able to type 20 words per minute. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills. Willingness to learn computerized information systems. Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. Customer focused. Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. Current or future bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field. Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of operating room circulating and scrubbing experience. Two (2) years of experience circulating in an inpatient or ambulatory surgery operating room in the past three (3) years. Nurse Operating Room Certificate (US‑CNOR) preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (US‑ACLS) preferred. Pre‑Op area skills. IV start skills. Notes

Mon, Tues and Thurs; off Wed and Fri Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Part‑time Job function

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