Kaiser Permanente·Kensington, Maryland
Coordinate and monitor patient care in a clinical area, including administering medications and managing IV therapy. Provide patient education on chronic conditions and supervise clinical support staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.
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. Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT). 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.
B.S.N is preferred.
Requires a Registered Nurse license in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia (or a Compact License) and BLS certification. Proficiency in applicable computer software is required, and a B.S.N. is preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.
