Nurse, Clinical - Vaccine / Flu

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

• Performs other related duties as directed.
• 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).
• Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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• 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

• National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse

• Basic Life Support

• Required to have passed their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

• B.S.N is preferred.

PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Gaithersburg,Gaithersburg Medical Office 655 Watkins Mill Rd.
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 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,Vaccine Clinics Jobs
Department : Gaithersburg HUB Medical Cntrt - Internal Medicine - 1808
Travel : No
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.