Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,717 per week in Juneau, AK

Job Title: Urgent Care Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Clinic, Ambulatory Care, Urgent Care Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Varies across days and hours Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Experience: Minimum 2 years of urgent care experience License: Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Must-Have: Active Alaska license at time of submission; Urgent care experience within the last 2 years Description: This position functions within the Urgent Care Department to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting. Responsibilities include ensuring the overall operation of the clinic. Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs as assigned. Completes all mandatory training and attends staff meetings. Adheres to infection control policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment. Reports any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. Refers unresolved problems with patients, coworkers, or visitors to the department manager or administrative manager for resolution. Addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy. Key essential functions include providing clinical services and working with providers, clinic staff, and management. Responsible for ensuring excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources, and compliance with standards. Provides leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic. Maintains medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system. Ensures necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests. Documents all care and services provided in a clear and correct manner. Completes nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner. Oversees the opening and closing of provider clinics. Assists providers and other staff as needed, anticipating their needs to ensure efficient and quality patient care. Communicates effectively with other departments to be an effective resource for patients, providers, and fellow clinic staff. Knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment is essential. Familiar with customer service principles, safety, and infection control principles. Must have skills in completing assessments, anticipating needs, and specimen collection. Proficient in the use of computers and medical equipment. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment is important. Must be a team player and willing to teach when appropriate. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are necessary to maintain good working relations with other staff and departments. Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation is essential. Physical demands include regularly talking or hearing. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Must use hands for finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.