Description:
INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: 10/09/08-10/13/08
IF YOU ARE A COLORADO INTERNAL EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PLACE YOUR BID ON THE BID LINE 303-614-1510, NOT ONLINE.
PREFERRED SKILLS: Hospital experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred but not required.
JOB SUMMARY: Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation and performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, and physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Previous med/surg experience preferred. Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. BLS strongly preferred. National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103). Evaluating health status through the collection and assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10). Collects subjective and objective data. Analyzes, reports, and records data. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs. Triage patients either in person or via telephone and implements proper course of action in accordance with established protocol/guideline or in consultation with provider. Conducts telephone call backs to patients requiring follow-up care. Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines.
Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard nursing practice.
Health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families.
Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority.
Administers intravenous therapy and other medications.
Providing therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others.
Refers to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance.
Review and monitor therapy and treatment patient plans. Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly.
Facilitates the coordination and integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources.
Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices.
Patient advocate.
COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies and procedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse.
Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request.
SCHEDULE: Days and Hours Vary
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $28.29 - $33.28 (Hourly)
- Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -
Additional Information:
Region     Colorado
Bargaining Unit     UFCW - Local 7
Facility     Longmont
Shift     Variable
Benefited     N
Employee Referral     N
Area of Interest     Nursing Lic - Other
JobType     Part-Time
State/City     CO, Longmont
Public Department Description:     Primary Care