Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Alaska in Sitka, AK

TLC Nursing is now hiring Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Alaska in Sitka, AK 99835. View job listing details and apply now. Profession Registered Nurse RN Location Sitka Alaska Specialty Med Surg Unit Med-surg Adult Med-surg MotherBaby Med-surg Peds Med-Surg Ortho Critical Access Hospital RN Gross Pay TBD Schedule Unknown 203000-063000 1000-4 Guaranteed Hours 36 Openings 3 Start Date 05222023 End Date 08212023 Assignment Length 13 Experience Required 1 year JOB ID Medefis548510830 Other Info ID 48510830 Shift Discussed at Interview Description Must have active AK LicenseMust COVID Vaccine and Booster to be considered Position Summary The clinical 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 physician s orders standards of care nursing policies and procedures manuals hospital policies nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families Position Complexities Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift maintains complete accountability for all actions taken Consults with the appropriate managersupervisor in difficult situations requiring additional input Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergency environment Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNATech Essential DutiesResponsibilities DutyResponsibility 1 30 Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence implements safe therapeutic and efficient care for patients with needs due to multisystem disease andor complications of treatment using appropriate infection control measures sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity andor patients preference anticipates potential problems adapts to change in the area by setting priorities for emergencies changes in patient status and unusual occurrences initiates manages and documents the nursing procedures consistent with scientific principle and departmental policy demonstrates knowledge of equipment use accurately administers age-specific medications and therapeutics carries out the medical and nursing care plan and coordinates patient care activities with physicians and other healthcare team members initiates action to reduce correct or prevent immediate ongoing or potential risks to the patient facilitates healing by providing nursing care that is individualized goal oriented based on scientific principles and the nursing process seeks out resources when beyond the scope of skill knowledge or experience explains tests procedures and disease process to patientsignificant others follows through on nursing care plans by teaching and demonstrating skills essential for understanding and coping with illness and promoting optimal health communicates and interacts with patientsignificant others in a positive and supportive way provides counseling using emotional intellectual and psychological supports and utilizes other healthcare professionals in dealing with psychosocial problems if needed takes steps to decrease stress andor increase effectiveness of coping mechanisms of patientsignificant others evaluates patient s progress or lack of progress towards goals directing new goal setting and implementing revised patient care plans as directed by reassessment documents the patient s response to care closes out patient care plan by discharge with instructions or has in place an after care plan to meet the patient s needs Assures confidentiality of patient information DutyResponsibility 2 30 Accomplishes nursing assessment through interviewing observation and nursing process obtains interprets and applies age-related pediatric adult and geriatric patient information terms of cognitive physical emotional and normal growthdevelopment needs of the patient completes thorough Nursing Admission Databasesinitial patient assessment documents assessment findings that are consistent with other providers and include review of body systems laboratory results diagnostic findings chart reviews and inter disciplinary input identifies problems and nursing diagnosis by recognizing the impact of health problems on patients and families distinguishes between normal and abnormal assessments in order to identify patient capabilities and limitations including psychosocial risks utilizes resources to assess patients with conditions that are new unfamiliar or not commonly seen Shall perform duties as assigned and insure quality patient care despite the situation encountered be it routine or emergent Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing action based on existing and potential patient problems and obtainable patient responses which are mutually acceptable to the healthcare team transcribes and notes physician orders accurately utilizes past experience to provide a range of options for nursing care initiates patient care plans using patient care standards addresses identified nursing diagnosis and coordinates the plan with the healthcare team by using methods that include interventions goals and time frames utilizes resources to formulate a written plan of care documents reassessments which include laboratory results diagnostic findings interdisciplinary notes and documented patient observations gives shift report according to guidelines Other duties as assigned DutyResponsibility 3 25 Imparts educational knowledge to develop skills to enhance decision making and promote understanding by interacting with patients family staff and community engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of patient understanding and behavioral outcomes organizes and participates in patient care conferences as applicable identifies staff patient and family needs and develops a plan for education andor makes appropriate referrals developsimplements educational programs and learning aids in the department ie in-services special projects learning aides patient care standards documents education accurately and completely provides discharge patient information participate in in-services and educational programs in the department hospital andor community as assigned ACLS and PALS trained within the first 6 months of employment and bi-annually thereafter completes all mandatory training and competency checks utilizes opportunities for incidental teaching with staff members DutyResponsibility 4 10 Communicates with staff patients significant others and other members of the healthcare team in a way that is supportive constructive and positive gives feedback to other staff and healthcare team members in regard to behavior that does not support achievement assists in the orientation of new staff travelers and students by sharing knowledge experience and verbal encouragement guides others in choosing nursing intervention developing skills and applying knowledge follows and directs others to follow corporate hospital and departmental policies procedures and patient care standards supports the area and overall Nursing services mission by assigning staff to productive tasks and floating to other units as needed provides input regarding the need for change in policies procedures and patient care standards able to perform as Contact RN leading assigned RNs and CNAs and accomplishes all assigned patient care and area support activities during the shift DutyResponsibility 5 5 Attends and participates in at least 50 of departmental staff meetings applies information presented in staff meetings participates in unit goal setting complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines initiates discussion with nurse manager regarding area or department issues completes annual competencies evaluation material maintains certification sand licensure complies with dress code refers un-resolved problems with patientsvisitorsco-workers to Nurse Manager or Administrative Manger for resolution addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources policy Baseline Qualification Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Bachelor s degree in Nursing Associate s degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing One year clinical nurse experience preferred Prior CCS experience is preferred A valid current full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska Must have BLS until get ACLS ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire date and prior to completion of clinical orientation bi-annually thereafter NRP Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities Knowledge of Critical Care nursing care principles practices diagnosis and processes including assessment planning implementation and evaluation to provide professional nursing care to patients Competency to recognize emergently ill patients and adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations Knowledge of Critical Care and general pharmaceuticals their desired effects side effects and complications in their use Skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and specialized emergency room medical equipment ex defi8brillator chest tube insertion and set up gastric and thoracic suction EKG machines etc Proficient in the use of critical response procedures ie intubations arterial line set up arterial blood gas puncture thoracentesis lavage etc Oral and written communication skills can enter and retrieve patient data accurately can verbally communicate findings with healthcare team Ability to provide guidance leadership and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients visitors and other healthcare team members Ability to implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis evidenced based practice medical and psychosocial disorders the normal courses of disease and anticipated complications Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life saving proceduresLead Exercised Title CNA II Additional InformationALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLETED COVID VACCINATIONS EXEMPTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED SO PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF THEY ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED INCLUDING HAVING THEIR BOOSTER MUST HAVE CURRENT AK LICENSE PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF THEY DO NOT HAVE AN AK LICENSE Position UrgencyNormal Billing string Medefis Guaranteed Hours 36 Contract Weeks91 TLC Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and welcomes all to apply In order to expedite your next travel assignment placement we highly recommend that you complete your LEAP Profile at httpsleaplaboredgecomsignuptlc TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender 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