Clinical Nurse

Job Summary

To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.

Job Description

• 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 the medical facility. Documents emergency situations 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 in identifying the best methods for care system.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
• Partners with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management. Provides phone triage, care advice, schedules appointments as needed, and assists with patient requests.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of current experience in an 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.
• 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 OR Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.

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.