Clinical Nurse

About the role

To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
• Captures and documents patient teaching plans related to surgery, wound care, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
• Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate. Provides wound care according to the treatment plan orders from the provider team.
• Captures and documents recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
• Triage walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
• Manages the workflow of the delivery system such as assisting team members on identifying the best methods for care system.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT; escalates unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator.
• Partner with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management. Provide phone triage, care advice, schedule appointments as needed, assists with patient requests.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of current experience in HMO or ambulatory setting OR completion of an Ambulatory Care RN Transition to Practice Residency Program within the past 12 months.
• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Experience in IV Therapy is required.
• Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree
• Current CPR certification

Skills

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

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.

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