RN, Outpatient OR - Part-time

Kaiser Permanente • Salem, OR

101d

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

• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last five (5) years.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience circulating in an inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice.
• Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum three (3) year O.R. circulating and scrubbing within the last two (2) years preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in Endoscopy preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in pain management Injection procedures preferred.
• CNOR preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Pre-operative area preferred.
• IV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice.
• Demonstrates behaviors that illustrate commitment to KP Promise.
• 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.
• Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and for delegated actions.
• Demonstrates responsible and accountable behavior concerning own work schedule.
• Understands and supports Kaiser Permanente policies, legal considerations and professional ethics.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions.
• Applies analytical reasoning, reflection and rational problem-solving skills.
• Fosters and uses innovative thinking to create alternative solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze, synthesize and utilize data to provide optimal nursing care.
• Understands and provides competent care to a diverse population.
• Uses knowledge of cultural differences to provide culturally sensitive nursing care.
• Practices health care team building and leadership skills.
• Applies leadership skills to facilitate effective team functioning.
• Directs, delegates and monitors quality of care delivered by the health care team.
• Mentors new staff and assists with orientation and staff development needs.
• Collaborates with Team Leader and Manager in setting quality standards for nursing care.
• Participates in population-based care activities.
• Develops teaching plans for individuals and groups related to health promotion and disease prevention.
• Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education activities.
• Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care.
• Plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members.
• Documents the nursing care provided.
• Applies effective oral and written communication skills.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree