A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
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 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. 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. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience N/A 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
OR 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 Additional Requirements:
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S.N is preferred.
PrimaryLocation :
Maryland,Kensington,Kensington I Medical Center HoursPerWeek :
40
Shift :
Day Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart :
08:15
AM WorkingHoursEnd :
04:45
PM Job Schedule :
Full-time Job Type :
Standard Employee Status :
Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department :
Kensington I Medical Center - Primary Care-Flu Immuno - 1808
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time 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.
