Clinical Nurse Rn - Internal Medicine, On-Call - Columbia

• 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.
• Partner with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management. Provide phone triage, care advice, schedule appointment as needed, assists with patient requests.
• Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
• 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.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinators attention if unresolved within the team.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• 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.
• Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Manages the workflow of the delivery system such as assisting team members on identifying the best methods for care system.

• Minimum 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.

• N/A

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before 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

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

• BSN is preferred.

PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Columbia,Columbia Gateway Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M37|UFCW|Local 27
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Columbia Gateway Medical Ctr - Internal Medicine - 1808
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.