Clinical Nurse, Primary Care, Shady Grove MOB

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

+ 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 medical facility. Documents emergency situation 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 on identifying the best methods for care system.

+ Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.

+ Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT; escalates unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator.

+ Partner with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management. Provide phone triage, care advice, schedule appointments as needed, assists with patient requests.

+ Independently performs pH Testing, Endoflip and manometry procedures.

+ Operate advanced procedural equipment for high resolution manometry, 24 hour pH testing, 48 hour pH testing and endoflip machine.

+ Recognize and respond to rapid changes in patient clinical status.

+ Provide pre and post procedural patient care for GI motility patients.

+ Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum one (1) year of experience in acute or ambulatory gastroenterology.

Education

+ N/A

License, Certification, Registration

+ This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required itional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

+ Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire AND 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

+ Basic Life Support

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Additional Requirements:

+ Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

+ Successful completion of external Kaiser sponsored GI motility clinical training program within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.

+ Prior experience performing GI Motility procedures preferred.

+ B.S.N is preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE:

Clinical Nurse, Primary Care, Shady Grove MOB

LOCATION:

Rockville, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1403778

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.