Job description

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 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.

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. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinators attention if unresolved within the team.

Performs other related duties as directed.

Experience in behavioral health and psychiatric settings.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

A least one (1) year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.

Education

N/A

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements:
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Experience in IV Therapy is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
B.S.N. preferred.

PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Timonium,Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
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 : LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM MED CTR - Mental Health/Psychiatry - 1808
Travel : Yes, 10 % 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.

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