RN, OUTPATIENT, OFN

RN, OUTPATIENT, OFN - (Job Number: 127978)

-- RN, OUTPATIENT, OFN - (Job Number: 127978) Description 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 : Professional Competencies * Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice * Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities * Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions * Understands and 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 Clinical Competencies * 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 * Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families and members of the health care team. This includes effective negotiation and conflict management skills Organizational Competencies * 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 Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years * High School diploma or GED * Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing * Current state RN licensure * Current BLS/AED certification upon hire * 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 Preferred Qualifications: * Preferred advanced IV and wound care experience or certification within last 3 years OR be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire * Minimum of 1 year of recent experience with immunotherapies and travel immunizations * Previous experience in triaging patients at a UCC or ED setting Salary Range- $32.45 - $46.67 per hour Primary Location: Oregon-Portland-South Interstate Medical Offices 3500 N. Interstat Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Variable Working Hours Start: 07:45 AM Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: OFNHP - RN Outpatient Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Nursing Licensed Public Department Name: Interstate So. Nurse Treatment Center RN, OUTPATIENT, OFN - (Job Number: 127978) 514525 Oregon-Portland-South Interstate Medical Offices 3500 N. Interstat http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514525ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/cba21132862b4d575a205245fde7e6de.html --