Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

NavitasPartners • Juneau, AK

23h • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide timely, evidence-based nursing care to patients of all ages in an Urgent Care setting Deliver high-quality, cost-effective care using critical thinking and standing orders Work collaboratively with RNs, LPNs, and Clinical Assistants to ensure efficient patient flow Perform duties professionally and compassionately to deliver excellent patient experiences

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible to take NCLEX
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
• Direct hires must apply for Alaska RN license prior to start date
• Agency staff must hold an active Alaska RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
• Minimum 2 years of general nursing experience
• At least 1 year in an ambulatory care or urgent care clinic
• Knowledge of Customer service principles and service recovery
• Safety and infection control standards
• Clinic workflows, protocols, and patient care processes
• Age-appropriate vital signs, behaviors, and patient education
• Skills in Nursing process and critical thinking
• Patient assessment and prioritization
• Use of medical equipment and EMR systems
• Accurate and timely documentation
• Life-saving procedures
• Multitasking, time management, and problem-solving
• Ability to Work independently while functioning as part of a team
• Remain calm and focused in urgent and emergent situations
• Communicate professionally with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse patient populations
• Stand for extended periods, move quickly, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Apply evidence-based practice and shared governance principles

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Triage Perform initial triage and comprehensive patient assessments Provide telephone triage, self-care advice, and care navigation Collect history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, preventative health needs, and GPRA data Prioritize patient needs and manage patient flow efficiently Respond to emergency and urgent situations
• Medication & Treatment Administration Administer medications via oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV routes Initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue IV therapy Prepare and administer secondary IV medications, including mixing concentrated solutions Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment as ordered
• Documentation & Patient Education Document assessments, observations, interventions, and treatments Provide patient education in person and by phone Evaluate and document patient understanding of education provided
• Care Coordination & Follow-Up Coordinate patient referrals within SEARHC and external facilities Track referral progress and outcomes and provide status updates to providers Identify and resolve delays or barriers to care Conduct next-day patient follow-up calls and manage outcomes appropriately
• Teamwork & Clinic Operations Work collaboratively across departments and clinical teams Participate in clinic and department improvement initiatives Support ongoing development of the clinical team May serve as primary or secondary vaccine coordinator Assist in covering other nursing roles as needed to support daily operations
• Safety, Compliance & Environment Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment Monitor and report defective or missing equipment and safety hazards Adhere strictly to infection control policies and procedures Maintain all annual competencies, including safety and infection control Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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