Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente • Halethorpe, MD • 3h ago

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.

Coordinates, implements, and evaluates 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.

Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.

Triages 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.

Primary department for this position is Urogyn and Gyn-Onc. Will also support general OBGYN.

Monday & Tuesday: Lutherville; Wednesday-Friday South Baltimore

Position provides support to our SB and LVT locations.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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.

Education

N/A

License, Certification, Registration

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

Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Experience in IV Therapy is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Clinical Nurse

LOCATION: Halethorpe, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1430542

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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