RN, Outpatient Footcare

RN, Outpatient Footcare - (Job Number: 127820)

-- RN, Outpatient Footcare - (Job Number: 127820) Description The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Functions: * SIPS - sending and receiving instruments, repair, sharpening * Maintaining safe and ergonomic friendly environment * Initiating and mailing patient communications * Stocking rooms with supplies * Cleaning and maintaining foot care equipment * Dispensing dx supplies to patients * Loss of protective sensation (LOPS) testing * Initiate work/repair orders * Discuss/explain lab and testing data to patients * Dispense informational and patient care handouts * Offer community resources for pedicures as appropriate * Maintain awareness of product information pertinent to our patients * Maintain knowledge base of appropriate footgear and mechanical accommodation * Assist appointing staff in assuring that all appointments are filled * Phone advice regarding problems and triage need for care * Preventative and health maintenance teaching to patient/family/caregiver * Complete annual foot assessment on patient panel * Maintain knowledge of product offerings by Kaiser Vendors * Check patient benefit package * Explain outpatient resources * Inform and enroll patients in education classes Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. * Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. * High school diploma or GED. * Dual RN licensure for both OR and WA. * Current BLS/AED certification upon hire and to continue employment. * Able to type 20 words per minute. * Experience providing education specific to patients with problems of the feet related to chronic conditions * Working knowledge of current foot care procedures * Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. * Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to learn computerized information systems. * Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. * Customer focused. Preferred Qualifications: * Two years of working in a foot care clinic. * Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. * Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.67 Primary Location: Washington-Vancouver-Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices 14406 NE 20th Scheduled Hours: 32 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: Variable Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: OFNHP - RN Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Nursing Licensed Public Department Name: Podiatry RN, Outpatient Footcare - (Job Number: 127820) 514369 Washington-Vancouver-Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices 14406 NE 20th http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514369ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/413649bb553ae5915bc261a38cb8795f.html --