RN, Inpatient, OFN CVICU Expert Job in Clackamas, Oregon US
RN, Inpatient, OFN CVICU Expert
At Kaiser Permanente Northwest, the work you do every day supports the health of our members. That's because each of us-from our business professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. Widely regarded as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, the Pacific Northwest blends urban bustle with open space in a way that is sure to enhance your own state of well-being. Looking to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success? Join us and put your beliefs into practice. To serve the needs of the health plan members and the other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. Under supervision is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines. Essential Functions: - Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. - Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. - Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient's condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. - Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations. - PA catheter/Hemodynamic monitoring and management - Sedation certification - Ventilator management - Neuromuscular blockade management - Arterial Catheter management - Vasoactive medication calculation and titration - Temporary pacemaker management - IABP Management - Complies with shift, unit, hospital and organizational policies and procedures. - Accurately documents time card to reflect productive time worked. - Takes responsibility to keep informed or organizational policies and current information. - Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. - Participates in hospital and nursing quality assurance programs - Maintains current knowledge and skill base. - Promotes professional conduct. - Utilizes professional communication techniques. - Maintains confidentiality of all patients and organization records and information. - Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. - Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. - Performs complete discharge assessment. - Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is 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 patient's condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. - Established priorities for patient care. - 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 physician's plan of care. - Accurately transcribes written, preprinted and verbal orders. - 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. Secondary Functions: - Able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds unassisted and carry them for a distance of 50 feet. - May assist in the movement of patients and/or equipment whose weight may range from 100 to 300 pounds. - Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist and knees. - Walking: able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift. - Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds with assistance. - Standing: able to stand six to eight hours per shift. Requirements