Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Must have Alaska RN License at time of submission
Must have/obtain Flu vaccination
This position functions within the Outpatient Department to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting responsible for the overall operation of the Clinic. Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs within the Clinic, hospital, and/or community as assigned; completes all mandatory training; attends and participates in staff meetings; adheres to infection control policy and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards; refers un-resolved problems with patients/coworkers/visitors to department manager or administrative manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.
Job Description
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provide clinical services, including working with providers, clinic staff and management to ensure excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources and compliance with SEARHC standards.
Will provide leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic to include the front desk and patient care to all patients.
Will maintain medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system.
Will ensure that the necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests.
Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided in the clinic, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
Will oversee the opening and closing of the clinics.
Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
Will assist providers and other staff as needed, anticipating the needs of these individuals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
Will communicate effectively with other departments to be an effective resource for their patients, providers, and fellow clinic staff.
This position may include early morning hours and Saturdays.
Additional Job Description
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska
Basic Life Support certification.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Required
1 year's acute care experience preferred.
6 months' addiction services experience preferred.
Knowledge of
Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment.
Customer service principles
Safety and infection control principles
Skills in
Completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection.
Use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Ability to
Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
Be a team-player.
Willing to teach when appropriate.
Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.
Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation.
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About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.
