AK - Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Position Summary
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.
Accountabilities
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 collaboration with the front desk to provide 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 oversee the opening and closing of their provider clinics.
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.
Position Complexities
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.
Position Qualifications
Education
Education necessary to obtain RN License
License and Certifications:
Active nursing license in Alaska.
Basic Life Support certification
Experience:
1 year of acute care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment.
Customer service principles
Safety and infection control principles
Skilled 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
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.

Position Urgency:
Rapid Response Crisis

Shifts:
Days - Mon-Fri

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Obstetrics RN, Clinic

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:
No