RN Outpatient Services - WMC

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

6d•$45 - $63

About The Position

The registered nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include provider’s orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families. Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountabilities for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor and/or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech. Oversee the standards of nursing practice for the organization’s outpatient services. The Outpatient Services RN participates with other Nursing Service’s personnel and Administration in the development of inpatient and outpatient care programs, policies, and procedures to meet all requirements including ethical and legal concerns. Implements, monitors, and evaluates safety and quality throughout WMC’s outpatient departments. 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. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing – required.
Active nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of hire. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
BLS and ACLS or must be obtained within six months of hire and biannually thereafter.
ONS certification required within 6 months of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Knowledge and skills in intravenous access, the management of central venous catheters, venesection, and chemotherapy delivery, including the management of anaphylaxis and extravasation.
Nursing/medical practices and procedures
Laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and/or long-term care.
Oral and written communication skills.
Skills in working effectively with patients/residents, coworkers and support agencies.
Seeking out new methods and principles; incorporating them into existing nursing practices.
Working harmoniously with and supervising professional and non-professional personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objective, policies, procedures, etc., of the Nursing Service Department.
Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.
Maintain the appearance of nursing areas.
Perform regular inspections of nursing unit for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Utilize patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
Handle patients/residents based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification - preferred.
Two years of experience within a hospital outpatient services department - preferred.
Acute care, emergency department, and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.
Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards.
Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
Ensure each patient’s/resident’s right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel.
Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followed
Create and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment.
Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) concerning training.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON.
Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients’/residents’ rights are protected.
Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used.
Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.
Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
Assure that all nurses’ notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patient’s response to care.
Notify physicians of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms.
Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. Report needs to the CNO/DON or Purchasing Agent.
Attend and participate in staff/department meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., as approved.
Give and receive nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift work hours.
Receive verbal orders from physicians and chart on the physician’s order sheet or the electronic medical record.
Transcribe physician’s orders to the electronic documentations system, lab slips, MAR, dietary requisitions, etc.
Complete work requisitions for unsafe conditions or equipment repairs.
Observe, record, and report to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Provides specialized nursing care and support to patients, residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensures continuity of high standard of evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, wound care, and outpatient procedures.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular and specific in-service training sessions for staff to familiarize them with new procedures, policies, and changes in procedural care techniques.
Complies with measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients.
Ensures formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents.
Makes written and verbal recommendations to the CNO concerning in-service training programs.
Maintains contemporaneous and accurate treatment of records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and data as required.
Ensures all patients are fully informed of the risks and benefits of proposed procedures/treatments contributing to the process of securing informed consent.
Contributes to the budgetary process in planning for capital equipment needs and material resources.
Contributes to the department’s QA/QI/PI activities.
Assists in the overall development and implementation of quality improvement programs that endorse and assimilate evidence-based practice.
Provides nursing care, including on-call and emergency availability, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the organization.
Participates in department committees and interdepartmental activities.
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed.