RN, Outpatient - Oncology Infusion - On call

Registered Nurse

The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services in person and/or 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. They work under the general direction of the designated supervisor.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice.
• Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities.
• Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions.
• Understands and provides competent care to a diverse population.
• Practices health care team building and leadership skills.
• Participates in population-based care activities.
• Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education activities.

Clinical Competencies

• Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families and members of the health care team.

Organizational Competencies

• Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals and groups with unmet health needs.
• Applies the knowledge and tools of continuous improvement in clinical practice and the delivery of health care.