Nurse, Clinical-Float

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Nurse, Clinical-Float in Washington, DC, to provide professional nursing care and ensure secure medication management. This role includes patient coordination and requires flexibility for travel within designated areas. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse License and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current experience in HMO or ambulatory setting.
• Registered Nurse License required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and ensures proper security of narcotics.
• Coordinates and evaluates patient teaching plans.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves issues within the Health Care Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited registered nursing program

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Job Summary

As a leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the Organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Coordinates and monitors care of patients in the assigned clinic area. Accountable for traveling within a Zone and/or reasonable geographical area.

• Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinic 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 situations to supervisor.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for area of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instructions, weight control, and other areas as designated.
• Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measure are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
• 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.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within Health Care Team. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Managers attention if unresolved with the team.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP Health Connect.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and fellow staff members at all times.
• 100% travel.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
  
  

Job Summary

As a leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the Organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Coordinates and monitors care of patients in the assigned clinic area. Accountable for traveling within a Zone and/or reasonable geographical area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinic 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 situations to supervisor.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for area of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instructions, weight control, and other areas as designated.
• Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measure are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
• 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.
• Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within Health Care Team. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Managers attention if unresolved with the team.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP Health Connect.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and fellow staff members at all times.
• 100% travel.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
  
  

Primary zone is Capitol Hill, includes traveling to Capitol Hill, Holy Cross, Northwest, Friendship Heights, Silver Spring, WHV

• OB, L&D experience higly preferred
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
  
  

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 from American Heart Association
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be flexible, embrace frequent changing priorities and workflows in a positive and gracious manner.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Experience in IV Therapy is required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN is preferred.
• American Heart Association ACLS preferred
• American heart Association PALS preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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