Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a focus of one's actions; develops productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, & needs. Builds rapport & relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect; responds quickly to meet needs & resolves problems.
Essential Functions:
- (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103)
- Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Analyzes, reports & records
- Triage patients either in person or via teleph1 & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider
- Conducts teleph1 call backs to patients requiring follow-up care
- Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate interventions
- Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines
- Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard practice
- Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families
- Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ 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 & other medications
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- Facilitates the coordination & 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 & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support
- Patient advocate
- Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
- Responds appropriately to observed fraud
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
-Other essential funtions as outlined in the full job description
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous med/surg experience preferred
- BLS strongly preferred
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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