RN, Outpatient -SPUPU 40 HRS

Job Summary

The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, supporting 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. Works under the general direction of the designated supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Professional Competencies: Demonstrates personal commitment to service and socially relevant practice; adheres to KP Promise and Quality of Service Standards; ethical and legal behavior; advocacy for individuals, groups and communities; accountability for schedule; compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies; critical‑thinking and problem‑solving; innovative thinking; data analysis for optimal care; culturally sensitive care and teaching; health‑care team building and leadership; mentoring new staff; quality standards collaboration; customer service; population‑based care activities including outreach, health education, self‑management teaching; technological literacy and use of information systems; continuous learning and mentorship.
• Clinical Competencies: Provides evidence‑based, culturally sensitive nursing care; plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates care across the continuum; utilizes assessment tools, pathways and guidelines; integrates theory and research; performs therapeutic and preventive measures, administers treatments and medications as authorized; skilled nursing tasks and equipment knowledge; triage and telephone advice per Oregon/Washington Nurse Practice Acts; maintains a safe environment; participates in research; documents care per standards; effective oral and written communication, negotiation and conflict management.
• Organizational Competencies: Recognizes system impact on health‑care delivery; facilitates care coordination across settings, especially transitions; works within interdisciplinary teams promoting respect and timely response; advocates for individuals and groups with unmet needs; applies continuous‑improvement tools in clinical practice.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last five (5) years.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in Critical Care.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Registered Nurse license (Oregon).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills.
  • Typing speed of at least 20 words per minute.
  • Effective interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills.
  • Willingness to learn computerized information systems.
  • Ability to work within teams and a dynamic work environment.
  • Customer‑focused attitude.
  • Moderate Sedation Competency required within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice.
  • Current or future bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience within the last three (3) years in Critical Care.
  • 2‑5 years of critical care experience with adult patients, preferably in the PACU environment.
  • 2‑5 years of experience providing Conscious Sedation in an outpatient setting.
  • 2‑5 years of experience in Pain Management injection procedures.
  • 2 years of experience within the last 3 years in Critical Care positions.

Pay

Pay range: $53.28 – $79.02 per hour. Kaiser Permanente offers a market‑competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted range reflects possible base salaries; actual base pay will be determined based on labor market data, internal alignment, and the candidate’s experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Day shift, Monday‑Friday, 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM. Notes: 4/10 schedule, start 07:00; Week 1 – Tuesday off; Week 2 & 3 – Wednesday off; Week 4 – Thursday off.

Location

Primary