Temporary Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Provides comprehensive nursing care to hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, documentation and evaluation of treatment. Coordinates care with the health care team and responds to emergencies. Requires an Oregon RN license and ICU experience or completion of Kaiser’s ICU cross-training program. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, including discharge needs. Develop individualized nursing care plans and coordinate care and discharge planning. Administer medications and carry out prescribed treatment and appropriate clinical procedures. Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record. Educate patients and support their self-care and discharge preparation. Evaluate patient responses to treatment and participate in quality assurance activities. Multi-system patient assessment Nursing care planning ICU nursing Medication calculation and administration Cardiac rhythm recognition Electronic medical record documentation Patient education Discharge planning Clinical procedures Emergency response Oregon Registered Nurse License Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire Graduate of an accredited nursing program