RN, Operating Room ASC- Skyline (on call, day)

Kaiser Permanente • Salem, OR

128d

About The Position

The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanentes 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities.
• Understands and supports Kaiser Permanente policies, legal considerations and professional ethics.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality policies.
• Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and for delegated actions.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment tools, processes, clinical pathways and guidelines to manage patient care.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in population-based care activities.
• Knowledge of cultural differences in nursing care.
• Experience with health care technologies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals, groups and communities.
• Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions.
• Provides competent care to a diverse population.
• Practices health care team building and leadership skills.
• Participates in population-based care activities.
• Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education activities and shares knowledge with other health care team members.
• Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families and members of the health care team.
• Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals and groups with unmet health needs.
• Applies the knowledge and tools of continuous improvement in clinical practice and the delivery of health care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree