RN Internship - Critical Care (KWMC / 36 Hr / Nights)

Kaiser Permanente

Apr 25

Applications are closed

Internship
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Hillsboro

Requirements

Experience:
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
One (1) year of current in-hospital or ER experience.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration:
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Basic Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
Computer keyboarding skills.
Advance Cardiac Life Support certification required upon completion of ICU internship
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Experience with vasopressor RX infusion.
Experience with ventilators.
History or past ICU/telemetry or step-down unit experience.
Competent Cardiac Rhythm Recognition.

Responsibilities

Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: standard of performance: 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 patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: standard of performance: 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 physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. 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.
Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

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