Clinical Nurse - Float

About the role

At Kaiser Permanente, our nurses are leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and scientists who are contributing toward being an industry-leading voice for advancing evidence-based care. Whether supporting the patient directly in our hospitals or clinics, providing care at home, serving our patients through innovative virtual technology, or managing care delivery teams, Kaiser Permanente nurses utilize scientific evidence and our integrated care model to optimize the total health of our members and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area.
• Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinic 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 situations to supervisor.
• Captures, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP Health Connect.
• Coordinates 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.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and fellow staff members at all times.
• Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinical Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within Health Care Team.
• Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Managers attention if unresolved with the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• 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 (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 from American Heart Association
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be flexible, embrace frequent changing priorities and workflows in a positive and gracious manner.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Experience in IV therapy is required.
• American Heart Association ACLS preferred
• American heart Association PALS preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• IV Therapy

Benefits

We offer several benefits to our nurses, including:

• Opportunities for lifelong learning to expand knowledge and improve patient care.
• An environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible scheduling to balance personal and professional life.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The job schedule is Full-time and the scheduled weekly hours are not specified.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.