Vaccination Clinical Nurse, Silver Spring 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 coordinates 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.
• 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.

Benefits

We offer several benefits to our nurses.

Our Culture

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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