Kaiser Permanente·Arbutus, Maryland
Coordinate and monitor patient care in clinical areas, including administering medications and managing IV therapy. Provide patient education, perform wound care, and act as a resource for LPNs and clinic assistants.
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 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 problem within HCT; escalates unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator. Partner with physician to assist with coordination of care through message management. Provide phone triage, care advice, schedule appointments as needed, assists with patient requests. Performs other related duties as directed.
Previous Surgical or wound care experience preferred.
Requires at least one year of experience in an HMO or ambulatory setting and a valid Registered Nurse license for Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Proficiency in IV therapy and Basic Life Support certification are mandatory.
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.
