Registered Nurse-Opioid Treatment (Days), Ketchikan, AK

Mobile Health Team Inc

2d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse-Opioid Treatment for a 13-week travel assignment in Ketchikan, AK. This position functions within the Outpatient Department to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting, responsible for the overall operation of the Clinic. The role involves maintaining skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participating in in-services and educational programs. It also includes maintaining a clean and safe working environment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards, and referring unresolved problems to management. The nurse will provide clinical services, leadership, and direction to clinic staff, manage medication inventory and supplies, ensure quality control checks for Point of Care tests, document all care and services provided, oversee the opening and closing of clinics, and assist providers and other staff as needed.

Requirements

1 year’s acute care experience preferred.
6 months’ addiction services experience preferred.
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
BLS/BCLS/Basic Life Support certification is required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
Must have/obtain Flu vaccination
Client only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at.

Nice To Haves

Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment.
Customer service principles
Safety and infection control principles
Completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection.
Use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Be a team-player.
Willing to teach when appropriate.
Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.
Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services, including working with providers, clinic staff and management to ensure excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources and compliance with SEARHC standards.
Provide leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic to include the front desk and patient care to all patients.
Maintain medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system.
Ensure that the necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests.
Clearly and correctly document all care and services provided in the clinic, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
Oversee the opening and closing of the clinics.
Assist providers and other staff as needed, anticipating the needs of these individuals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
Communicate effectively with other departments to be an effective resource for their patients, providers, and fellow clinic staff.
Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs within the Clinic, hospital, and/or community as assigned; completes all mandatory training; attends and participates in staff meetings; adheres to infection control policy and procedures.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards; refers un-resolved problems with patients/coworkers/visitors to department manager or administrative manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.