Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Jeneau, AK

• MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE ?
• PROOF OF COVID-19 AND FLU VACCINE REQUIRED? ?

Position Summary :

This position functions within the nursing department to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting by providing a variety of nursing services to all ages (cradle to grave) of patients.

Position Complexities :

This position works within a nursing team which consists of RN’s, LPN’s, and unlicensed clinical assistances. They are responsible to perform full assessments, prioritize patient needs and patient flow, and perform skills and coordinate care as ordered by providers.

In addition, the RN is expected to use critical thinking to work within standing orders to expedite care patient services.

As necessary, the RN may work in other nursing roles, so that departmental functions are covered on a daily basis. Performs duties in a responsible, respectful and caring manner to promote effective relationships.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Duty / Responsibility #1 ( 25 %) :

Performs initial assessments of patients who present for appointments or urgent care services. RN also provides telephone services including an assessment and advice of self-care & / or appropriate care options.

Assessment will included POV, history of present illness, vital sign measurements as appropriate, gathering of gpra data, immunization status, preventative health needs and other tasks based on POV and anticipation of patient & / or providers needs.

Duty / Responsibility #2 ( 25 %) :

RN may take direction from provider through written, verbal and / or standing order. Administers therapeutic measures, including medication (oral, topical, IM, SQ, Intradermal, and IV push and infusion), operation and monitoring of specialized equipment, as indicated by patient needs.

Initiates IV access, maintains site and discontinues IV therapy. Adding secondary IV therapies, which may require mixing of a concentrated medication solution or powder.

Duty / Responsibility #3 ( 25 %) :

Documents assessment, observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, health counseling and education provided to patients either in person or by phone.

Evaluates and documents patient’s comprehension of education.

Duty / Responsibility #4 ( 15 %) :

Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including adequate supplies. Upkeep of unit and equipment. Reporting / removal of any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards.

Adheres to infection control policy and procedures

Duty / Responsibility #5 ( 5 %) :

Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.

Duty / Responsibility #6 ( 5 %) :

Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Baseline Qualification Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and qualified to take the NCLEX.
• Registered Nurse State of Alaska (permanent or temporary)

Other : Specify any desirable or additional qualifications beyond the baseline qualification requirements :

• Basic Life Support certification (preferred).
• 1 year general nursing experience preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply critical thinking in the working environment.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of customer service principles.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of safety and infection control principles.
• Critical thinking skills including complete assessment, prioritization / anticipation of needs, and data collection.
• Technical skills including use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
• Application of effective oral and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain compliance with annual competencies.
• Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with patients, families, staff and departments
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