RN- Mental Health Advice

RN- Mental Health Advice (On-Call) 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. Essential Responsibilities: 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 and shares knowledge with other health care team members. 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. Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery. Basic Qualifications: Experience: Minimum two (2) years of RN experience within the last five (5) years OR successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW Ambulatory RN New Grad/transition to practice program Two years psychiatric nursing experience. Three years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in Mental Health. Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration: This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. Able to type 20 words per minute. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. Willingness to learn computerized information systems. Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. Customer focused. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. Current or future bachelors degree in nursing or related field. Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and/or Nursing Case Management. Proficiency in computerized information systems.

Created: 2026-03-09