Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care - $3,229 per week

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Job description

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Ambulatory Care for a travel nursing job in Hoonah, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ambulatory Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

This position is located in Hoonah, AK. ACTIVE AK License required AT TIME OF SUBMISSION to be considered Flu Vaccination required to be considered X-Ray experience preferred, but not required. Position Summary Provides professional nursing care to
patients of all ages from infant to elderly including after hours
urgent/emergent clinic. Performs
professional nursing duties utilizing the nursing process and initiating
nursing actions, providing comprehensive nursing care to meet the physical,
emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of the patient and family. Demonstrates initiatives and ability to work
independently on a variety of tasks during times when patient load is light. Position
Complexities Must be able to identify life threatening
situations quickly. Must be organized
and able to coordinate all aspects of patient care to provide the highest
quality of healthcare services and to promote excellent customer service. The
RN makes daily decisions affecting patient access to care and direct delivery
of care. Communication with the patient,
primary health care provider and SEARHC support services are required. This position is under the direct supervision
of the nurse manager. Employee is
expected to make decisions using basic nursing knowledge and skill developed
from educational experiences and training.
This person is expected to function independently, be self-starting and show
good judgment in decision and problem solving. Accountabilities
Knowledge of nursing care principles, practice and
procedures required to assess and care for patients of all ages and
conditions. In conjunction with the
primary care provider, develops a plan of care from assessment data for
individual patients. Observes, assesses,
recognizes, identifies, and interprets the patient condition. Document observations, nursing interventions,
health teaching, therapeutic measures, and the coordinated activities between nursing
and other professional disciplines.
Evaluates to what extent nursing interventions have met the health care
goals the patient and revises the plan of care accordingly.
Administers
therapeutic measures as ordered by a physician or other qualified health care
provider appropriates within scope of practice and department protocol. Operates specialized equipment. Demonstrates correct utilization of
computer-based health information system.
Performs
triage of patients requesting other than routine clinic appointments. Assesses patient according to established
protocol and provides appropriate advice or directs patient to level of
care. Recognizes signs and symptoms
requiring intervention and acts appropriately.
Maintains a safe and aseptic environment by carrying out sterile and
aseptic technique and procedures.
Maintains equipment and adequate level of medical and nursing
supplies. Identifies safety concerns and
quickly takes steps to correct the situation.
Nursing staff is responsible for the weekend,
on-call, and secondary coverage of the moderate complexity lab which includes
but not limited to: phlebotomy, QA/QI of instrumentation, testing of lab
specimens, documenting of lab specimens, proficiency testing, and shipping of
lab specimens. Nursing is also
responsible for respiratory therapy functions such as: pulmonary function testing, peak flow test,
12 lead EKG's, Nebulizer treatments, and oxygen therapy. Radiology is another function of the nursing
staff which includes: registering and editing
x-rays in the Nova Rad system, taking of films, editing, transferring, and
printing of x-rays when needed, erasing and cleaning of cassettes, and
documentation of all radiology studies both electronically and hard copy. Case management is another function of the
nursing staff as occasionally the need to assist the referral care coordinator
and establish care plans with the patient's provider.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care/Clinic/Outpatient

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 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 is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food

Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses 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.

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