Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anticoagulant, Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Strategy, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Diabetes, Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Intravenous Therapies, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nutrition Therapy, Organizational Development/Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Standards of Care, Strategic Planning, Substance Abuse Treatment, Training/Teaching, Weight Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Job Summary:
As a leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the Organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Coordinates and monitors care of patients in the assigned clinic area. Accountable for traveling within a Zone and/or reasonable geographical area.
Essential Responsibilities:
- 100% Travel.
- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area.
- Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinic 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 situations to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for area of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instructions, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Set-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP Health Connect.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation.
- Ensures safety measure are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and fellow staff members at all times.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team.
- Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinical Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within Health Care Team.
- Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Managers attention if unresolved with the team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary zone is Lutherville: includes traveling to our Lutherville-Timonium, Abingdon, White Marsh and Baltimore Harbor medical centers.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of current experience in HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
OR
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Must be flexible, embrace frequent changing priorities and workflows in a positive and gracious manner.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Experience in IV therapy is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- American Heart Association ACLS preferred
- American heart Association PALS preferred
- BSN Preferred.
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Kaiser Permanente
At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research.
Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach.
Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
10,000 employees or more
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