RN, Outpatient, OFN
RN, Outpatient, OFN - Oncology
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 Functions: - Perform complex IV therapies to pediatric and adult patients (e.g. blood products, medications requiring 1:1 monitoring, chemotherapeutic agents). - Perform central line care, maintenance and trouble shooting to adult and pediatric patients. - Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner. - Plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care across the care continuum. - Facilitates member wellness and function and identifies needs for health care interventions. - Utilizes appropriate assessment tools, processes, clinical pathways and guidelines to manage patient care. - Integrates theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of direct and indirect nursing care. - Performs and modifies therapeutic and preventive nursing measures and administers treatments and medications as authorized by law and determined by the State Board of Nursing. - Performs skilled nursing tasks competently and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures and equipment. - Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and/or Washington Nurse Practice Acts. - Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members. - Participates in the research process. - Documents the nursing care provided which demonstrates the application of the nursing process and complies with departmental and/or organizational standards. - Facilitates coordination of care across all settings with particular attention to transitional needs. - Functions within interdisciplinary teams in a manner that promotes coordination, mutual respect and timely response to the patient's health care needs. - 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. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. - Current state RN licensure. - Current BLS/AED certification upon hire and to continue employment. - 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. - External candidates must successfully pass pre-employment clinical testing as part of condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications: - Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. - Prefer advanced IV certification. - ACLS/PALS certification. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.67