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Clinical Nurse, OB/GYN, Part Time, Gaithersburg MOB

Kaiser Permanente

Gaithersburg, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ambulatory Care, Anticoagulant, Basic Life Support (BLS), Calendar Management, Clinical Nursing, Computer Software, Diabetes, Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Intravenous Therapies, Medications, Nutrition Therapy, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Care Authorizations, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Substance Abuse Treatment, Telephone Triage, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Weight Management, Wound Care
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
3 days ago
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. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinators attention if unresolved within the team.
  • 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • A least one (1) year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting OR completion of an Ambulatory Care RN Transition to Practice Residency Program within the past 12 months is required.
  • Experience in IV Therapy is required.
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
  • Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:

  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
  • Experience in IV Therapy is required.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S.N is preferred.
  • Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.

About the Company

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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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers