Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $3,137 per week in Sitka, AK at TravelNurseSource
Sitka, AK 99835
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TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!
Pay Information
$3,137 per week
About The Position
ID: 50891047 Shift: Will discuss at interview Description: ????MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDEREDMUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN FLU VACCINAITON????Job Profile SummaryJob Profile SummaryThe Shift Supervisor (SS) oversees the clinical operations of Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center on an assigned shift basis. The SS is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has been hired as a Staff Nurse in a department within MEMC and has shown by experience, knowledge, behavior, and job performance ability to fulfill the duties of the SS. RNs are selected for participation in this role by the members of the nursing leadership team and are scheduled to act in the SS role on a rotating shift-by-shift basis.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAccountabilitiesOversight of Clinical OperationsResponsible for planning and coordinating patient care activities in partnership with MEMC leadershipCoordinates placement of patients based on established criteria and current processServes as the first point of contact for providers, ancillary departments, patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies to coordinate services, resolve issues, and promote service recovery as needed.Escalates unresolved needs or issues to the correct manager / director/ administrator for assistance with resolution.Makes staffing decisions for nursing departments based on patient care needs and competence of scheduled nursing staff. This includes type and numbers of staff needed in specific departments, moving staff to departments other than their home department, and assigning additional tasks.Adheres to staffing established staffing guidelines and recommends changes to the guidelines to nursing leadership.Compliance with Standards of Care and Regulatory RequirementsMaintains standards for professional nursing practice in all care settingsAdvocates for compliance with regulatory requirements and performance improvement initiativesAssists with implementation, and supports compliance with MEMC policies and standardsParticipates in creating or revising nursing policies, procedures, or standards as requestedSupport of Clinical Leadership StrategiesCollaborates with nursing leaders, Inpatient Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator to support and participate in the following employee orientationOngoing Competency validationUtilization Management, Case Management, Care PlanningRequired training and educational programsContributes information and observations to the appropriate manager or director for performance evaluationsAttends and participates in at least 80% of nursing leadership meetings, and supports decisions and outcomes from those meetingsSupport of Organizational StrategiesPromotes the SEARHC seven standards of excellencePromotes SEARHC Mission and Values the shift interactions with allResource for Clinical Care NeedsSteps into direct patient care role as needed to provide for changing patient care needsIdentifies needs for personnel, supplies, equipment or other resources and acts to supply the need and communicate ongoing deficits to the correct leaders.Behavioral StandardsPerforms duties independently, exercising professional judgment in the correct course of action for any given eventAble to remain calm, react in a constructive manner, and make sound judgments in emergency and high stress situationsAddresses performance, behavioral or quality of care issues at the time they are identified and escalates the issue to the appropriate manager, director or administrator as need to reach resolution.Provides positive feedback as appropriate for staff who meet or exceed performance standards. Makes recommendations to leadership for additional recognition of outstanding performance as appropriate.Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job of an accredited school of Nursing with Associate DegreeBachelor s or Master s degree in Nursing preferredCommission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for 0-4/03CC063 Nurse Manager or 0-5/03CC067 Senior Nurse ManagerExperience:5 years professional nursing experience preferred; of that minimum 2 years as staff RN in Obstetrics (OB), Emergency medicine (ED), or Critical Care (CCU) specialty preferred1 year with supervisory responsibilities preferredLicense/Certifications:A valid, current, full and unrestricted Alaska RN license.Must have American Heart Association (AHA) Heartcode Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS and PALS at hireNRP and TNCC of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis, and processes (including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide professional nursing care to patientsKnowledge of Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures in order to fully comply with, and advocate compliance with on proper application of these measuresDemonstrated competencies in OB, ED, CCUNursing and skills in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Access, WordKnowledge and skills as a super user in EHRProficient in nursing procedures and basic nursing careAnalytical skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and specialize medical equipment (ex: defibrillator, gastric and thoracic suction, EKG machines, ect.)Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong, sound decision-making and critical thinking skillsAbility and retrieve patient data accurately.Verbally communicate findings with healthcare team.Use assertive patient management techniques to defuse any patient/visitor/peer volatile situations.Provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members.Anticipate patient care needs and provide resources proactivelyUse critical thinking abilities to make sound nursing judgments.Implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, medical and psychosocial disorders, including the normal course of disease and anticipated complications. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91
25711008EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
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Pay Information
$3,137 per week
About The Position
ID: 50891047 Shift: Will discuss at interview Description: ????MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDEREDMUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN FLU VACCINAITON????Job Profile SummaryJob Profile SummaryThe Shift Supervisor (SS) oversees the clinical operations of Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center on an assigned shift basis. The SS is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has been hired as a Staff Nurse in a department within MEMC and has shown by experience, knowledge, behavior, and job performance ability to fulfill the duties of the SS. RNs are selected for participation in this role by the members of the nursing leadership team and are scheduled to act in the SS role on a rotating shift-by-shift basis.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAccountabilitiesOversight of Clinical OperationsResponsible for planning and coordinating patient care activities in partnership with MEMC leadershipCoordinates placement of patients based on established criteria and current processServes as the first point of contact for providers, ancillary departments, patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies to coordinate services, resolve issues, and promote service recovery as needed.Escalates unresolved needs or issues to the correct manager / director/ administrator for assistance with resolution.Makes staffing decisions for nursing departments based on patient care needs and competence of scheduled nursing staff. This includes type and numbers of staff needed in specific departments, moving staff to departments other than their home department, and assigning additional tasks.Adheres to staffing established staffing guidelines and recommends changes to the guidelines to nursing leadership.Compliance with Standards of Care and Regulatory RequirementsMaintains standards for professional nursing practice in all care settingsAdvocates for compliance with regulatory requirements and performance improvement initiativesAssists with implementation, and supports compliance with MEMC policies and standardsParticipates in creating or revising nursing policies, procedures, or standards as requestedSupport of Clinical Leadership StrategiesCollaborates with nursing leaders, Inpatient Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator to support and participate in the following employee orientationOngoing Competency validationUtilization Management, Case Management, Care PlanningRequired training and educational programsContributes information and observations to the appropriate manager or director for performance evaluationsAttends and participates in at least 80% of nursing leadership meetings, and supports decisions and outcomes from those meetingsSupport of Organizational StrategiesPromotes the SEARHC seven standards of excellencePromotes SEARHC Mission and Values the shift interactions with allResource for Clinical Care NeedsSteps into direct patient care role as needed to provide for changing patient care needsIdentifies needs for personnel, supplies, equipment or other resources and acts to supply the need and communicate ongoing deficits to the correct leaders.Behavioral StandardsPerforms duties independently, exercising professional judgment in the correct course of action for any given eventAble to remain calm, react in a constructive manner, and make sound judgments in emergency and high stress situationsAddresses performance, behavioral or quality of care issues at the time they are identified and escalates the issue to the appropriate manager, director or administrator as need to reach resolution.Provides positive feedback as appropriate for staff who meet or exceed performance standards. Makes recommendations to leadership for additional recognition of outstanding performance as appropriate.Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job of an accredited school of Nursing with Associate DegreeBachelor s or Master s degree in Nursing preferredCommission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for 0-4/03CC063 Nurse Manager or 0-5/03CC067 Senior Nurse ManagerExperience:5 years professional nursing experience preferred; of that minimum 2 years as staff RN in Obstetrics (OB), Emergency medicine (ED), or Critical Care (CCU) specialty preferred1 year with supervisory responsibilities preferredLicense/Certifications:A valid, current, full and unrestricted Alaska RN license.Must have American Heart Association (AHA) Heartcode Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS and PALS at hireNRP and TNCC of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis, and processes (including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide professional nursing care to patientsKnowledge of Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures in order to fully comply with, and advocate compliance with on proper application of these measuresDemonstrated competencies in OB, ED, CCUNursing and skills in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Access, WordKnowledge and skills as a super user in EHRProficient in nursing procedures and basic nursing careAnalytical skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and specialize medical equipment (ex: defibrillator, gastric and thoracic suction, EKG machines, ect.)Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong, sound decision-making and critical thinking skillsAbility and retrieve patient data accurately.Verbally communicate findings with healthcare team.Use assertive patient management techniques to defuse any patient/visitor/peer volatile situations.Provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members.Anticipate patient care needs and provide resources proactivelyUse critical thinking abilities to make sound nursing judgments.Implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, medical and psychosocial disorders, including the normal course of disease and anticipated complications. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91
25711008EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- Competency Exam
- Core Mandatory Exam
- Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
