Description

Description:

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.

Will cross cover OBGYN and Pediatrics

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. within 6 months of hire
  
  

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

• 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.

Primary Location: Maryland,Baltimore,Woodlawn Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M37|UFCW|Local 27
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Woodlawn Medical Center - Obstetrics/Gynecology - 1808
Pay Range: $45.43 - $58.89 / hour Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1406760

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