RN - Cardiovascular Progressive Care (KSMC / 36 Hr / Nights)

Kaiser Permanente • Clackamas, OR

127d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• One (1) year of current telemetry inpatient experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Computer keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• One (1) year of current experience in progressive or intermediate care unit preferred.
• Recent attendance of Rhythm Recognition class or passing grade on Rhythm Recognition test.
• PCCN / CCRN Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers.
• Establishes priorities for patient care.
• Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• 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 physicians 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.
• Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment.
• Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree