Emergency Department Nurse - Seattle Capitol Hill -Evening Shift

About the role

The Emergency Department Nurse at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle Capitol Hill works in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The position is part-time and shifts are evenings.

Responsibilities

• Using the nursing process, assesses and plans care for patients.
• Develops and implements a plan of care for patients.
• Communicates with patients and families/significant others regarding their health care goals and interventions.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patients' responses to care.
• Identifies and addresses patients' psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Affords patients and families/significant others with information before interventions.
• Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors and integrates health promotion and preventive care.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients and adheres to infection control standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
• Communication, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ambulatory care nursing experience.
• Primary nursing or case-management experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Emergency department nursing experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging.
• Effective communication skills with specific age populations.
• Identifies learning needs and participates in educational programs.
• Collaborates, communicates, and coordinates with other health care team members.
• Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization.
• Communicates recognition of patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members.
• Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan.
• Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens.
• Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards.
• Participates in staff orientation and student education activities.
• Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews.
• Ensures quality of care through development, implementation, and evaluation of professional nursing standards.
• Participates in professional activities.
• Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice.
• Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits.

Skills

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Flexible
• Leadership
• Socially Conscientious
• Trustworthy

Benefits

• Competitive wages reflecting your value to the company.
• New contract for SEIU represented roles, full and part time (can be stacked).
• $2.00/hour Acute Care Premium (Urgent Care, Perioperative Services and Capitol Hill Inpatient Unit).
• $2.00/hour Location Premium for onsite work at Bellevue Medical Center and Capitol Hill Campus.

Pay

Competitive wages reflecting your value to the company.

Schedule

Part-time, evening shifts.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.