Vaccination Clinical Nurse, Shady Grove MOB (FT, Temporary)

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 for areas of 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.
• 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.
• Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinators attention if unresolved within the team.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• B.S.N is preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Full-time