Purpose: To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.
This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
Accountabilities:
1. 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.
2. Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
3. 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.
4. Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
5. Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
6. Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
7. Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).
8. Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
9. Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
10. Performs other related duties as directed.
Minimum Requirement - Relevant Years of Experience:
. A least one-year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
. Experience in IV Therapy is required.
Minimum Requirement - Education and/or Classes:
. B.S.N. is preferred.
Minimum Requirement - License, Certification and/or Designation:
. Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
. Current CPR certification is required
. Passed a standard medication test is required.