RN New Grad Program Sunnyside and Westside Medical Center

About the role

This position allows applicants to apply to all hospitals in the Kaiser Northwest Region with our Sunnyside and Westside Medical Centers for the September 28, Cohort of the Nurse Residency Program.

Applicants accepted into this training position will enter the KPNW Nurse Residency Program. Before applying, please read all the following information carefully. NOTE: This position is only for nurses with less than 6 months of paid RN work experience.

Responsibilities

Under general guidance of a trained preceptor new graduate nurses will collaborate with other members of the health care team, learn to use clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. New graduate nurses will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines prior to completion of the clinical portion of the residency program.

• 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 patient's 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 physician's 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 patient's response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Nurse Residents (new graduate registered nurse)
• Active Oregon Nursing License upon hire
• Associate, Bachelor, or Masters degree in nursing
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• 0-6 months of paid work experience as a registered nurse

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Experience: N/A
• Education: Graduate of any age or background of an accredited nursing program.
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Current Oregon or Washington RN license in state where assigned required upon hire/transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required upon hire/transfer.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of the selection process which will include but not limited to a behavioral interview, passing the pre-selection clinical and customer service assessment and at least a successful or higher rating on the most current performance evaluation from a current job position. Computer keyboarding skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.

Benefits

We offer several benefits to our nurses.

Culture

At Kaiser Permanente, we cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. We believe that lifelong learning will expand our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. Our practice is rooted in research and evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes understanding of our members needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.

Success Profile

We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.

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

Location

• Hillsboro, OR

Contact

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Company Information

• Ranks among the nation's best: Every hospital that's part of the Kaiser Permanente system earned “high performing” recognition in the latest U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings. That means all 39 of our hospitals are among the top 20% in the nation.
• Awarded for excellence: We're proud that so many of our hospitals have earned Magnet status. It shows our real commitment to outcomes, safety, quality, efficiency, and, most importantly, to our nurses.
• Recognizing nurses during Nurses Month in 2022: We're thanking each one of our 65,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses for everything they've done for us and for the nation. Thank you for choosing to be a nurse and for leading our transformation of care.
• Explore a career in nursing: When you join Kaiser Permanente as a nurse, you'll help us boldly transform care while also building a career that offers more opportunities for you to grow. Experience nursing excellence.