Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Juneau, AK

63d • $34 - $47

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. This position functions within the Urgent Care setting providing appropriate and timely nursing care for patients of all ages, promoting quality, evidenced based, and cost-effective health care outcomes. This position works within a nursing team consisting of RN’s, LPN’s, and Clinical Assistants. The RN will provide full assessments, prioritize patient needs/patient flow, 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 and patient services. As necessary, the RN may work in other nursing roles, so that departmental functions are covered daily. Perform duties in a responsible, professional, and compassionate manner to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and qualified to take the NCLEX.
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Customer service principles and recovery.
• Safety and infection control principles.
• Skills in the nursing process and the ability to think critically.
• Experience with various EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage/assessments of patients who present for urgent care services.
• Provide telephone services including an assessment and advice of self-care &/or appropriate care options.
• Administer therapeutic measures, including medication (oral, topical, IM, SQ, Intradermal, and IV push and infusion).
• Initiate IV access, maintain site, monitor patient, and discontinue IV therapy.
• Document assessment, observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, health counseling and education provided to patients either in person or by phone.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including adequate supplies.
• Facilitate the coordination of patient referrals within SEARHC or other outside facilities.
• Contact patients for next day follow up calls and handle each situation appropriately.
• Participate in department and clinic team and improvement efforts.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees