Clinical Nurse - Float

• 100% Travel.
• 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.
• Set-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP Health Connect.
• 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.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and fellow staff members at all times.
• 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 Clinical Assistants.
• Acts as patient advocate and resolves problems within Health Care Team.
• Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Managers attention if unresolved with the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

• 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 from American Heart Association
  

• 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.

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