Nurse, Clinical 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.

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

PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Timonium,Lutherville-Timonium Medical CenterHoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 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 : DCSM Service Area - Resource Management/Float Pool - 1808
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
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.