Registered Nurse- Primary Care (Days)

Mobile Health Team Inc•Juneau, AK

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse- Primary Care for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, AK 99801. This position functions within the Healthcare for the Homeless Primary Care Program to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting responsible for the overall operation of the clinic. Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs within the Clinic 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.

Requirements

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMITTAL
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska is required. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license at time of submittal.
Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
A minimum of 2 years of primary care experience is required
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of the Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment is necessary.
Knowledge of customer service principles is required.
Knowledge of safety and infection control principles is required.
Must be skilled in completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection.
Must be able to use equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
Must have effective oral and written communications skills.
Must be able to Multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a team-player.
Must be 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.
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

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.
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 on time.
Clearly and correctly document all care and services provided, completing nurse duties professionally and on time.
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.