Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care - $2,880 per week in Bethel, AK

Job Title: Floor Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 32 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Must be licensed in good standing as a Registered Professional Nurse Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. Description: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Serves as a resource person when the situation requires. Applies age-specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports the organization's mission statement. Responsible for the care of all patients from birth to elderly. Preferred one year of experience in a healthcare setting as a Registered Nurse. Proficient in oral and written communication skills. Able to practice nursing according to the relevant nursing regulations. Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum. Must be flexible with work schedules and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits. Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Able to administer treatments, medications, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide education to patients and their families. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential. Ability to work in a patient care setting is necessary. Basic EKG and nursing skills are required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals and technical procedures. Ability to document actions involved in care delivery. Ability to follow guidelines and procedures effectively. Ability to present information and respond to questions from various groups. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care is necessary. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret various types of instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Supervises unit secretaries and patient care technicians in collaboration with the Charge Nurse.