Vaccination Clinical Nurse, Silver Spring MOB (FT, Temporary)

Job Summary

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

Essential 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 implements 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 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.
• Coordinates 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 problems within HCT.
• Bridges unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinators attention if unresolved within the team.

Experience

• N/A

Education

• N/A

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S.N is preferred.