Hiring for Registered Nurse Urgent Care in Juneau ,AK

SAGE GROUP • Juneau, AK

57d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions within the Urgent Care 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 completing all mandatory training, attending staff meetings, and adhering to infection control policies and procedures. The nurse will maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, and reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. They will refer unresolved problems with patients, coworkers, or visitors to the department manager or administrative manager for resolution and address employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.

Requirements

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license at time of submittal.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of urgent care experience
• 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 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.
• 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 their provider clinics.
• Clearly and correctly document all care and services provided, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED