Clinical Nurse

Job Summary

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

• Administers all oral and injecting medications; ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and ensures proper security of narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws; initiates and monitors IV therapy for 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 problems within HCT; escalates unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator.
• Partners with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management; provides phone triage, care advice, schedules appointments as needed, assists with patient requests.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Primary department for this position is Urogyn and Gyn-Onc. Will also support general OBGYN.

Work locations:
Monday & Tuesday in Lutherville;
Wednesday‑Friday in South Baltimore.

At least one (1) year of current experience in HMO or ambulatory setting OR completion of an Ambulatory Care RN Transition to Practice Residency Program within the past 12 months.

N/A

• Credentials from multiple states: primary work state required at hire; additional credentials from secondary work states required post‑hire.
• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire and Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire.
• Compact License:
  Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support.

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Experience in IV Therapy is required.

• Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.

Maryland, Halethorpe, South Baltimore County Medical Center

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays:
  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
• Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Type: Standard
• Worker
  
  Location:
  
  Onsite
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M37|UFCW|Local 27
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Department: S. Balt. county Med Center - Obstetrics/Gynecology - 1808

$48.39 - $62.72 / hour. Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Yes, 50% of the time.

Onsite.

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.