An OB or GYN Registered Nurse provides gynecological care to women, and care to women during pregnancy. Works with supervision from OB/GYN Physicians. Cares for patients in a clinical or community health setting.
To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical 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 and secured according to KP standards and regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout the medical facility and documents incidents to the 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 designated areas. Sets up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate. Provides wound care per provider team orders. Coordinates recovery care of patients post-sedation and ensures safety measures for compromised patients. Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned. Manages workflow of the delivery system and assists team members in identifying best methods for care. Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants. Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within HCT; escalates unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator. Performs fetal monitoring Partners with physicians to assist with coordination of care through message management, phone triage, care advice, scheduling appointments, and patient requests. Performs other related duties as directed. Primary zone is Falls Church with travel to Falls Church, Alexandria, Springfield, Tysons Corner.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery within the last 3 years OR currently employed in OB-GYN department in Kaiser Permanente OR completion of a KPMAS fellowship program. 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 (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) 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
Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:
Proficiency in applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
AWHONN Fetal monitoring certification preferred. Previous surgical or wound care experience preferred. BSN Preferred. OBGYN/Peds experience.
PrimaryLocation :
Virginia,Falls Church,Falls Church Medical Center HoursPerWeek :
40
Shift :
Day Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, WorkingHoursStart :
08:00
AM WorkingHoursEnd :
04:30
PM Job Schedule :
Full-time Job Type :
Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department :
Mid-Atlantic States Region - Admin Supp-Nursing Staff Ofc - 1808
Travel :
Yes, 100 % 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.