TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Juneau, Alaska, 99801!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Urgent Care
Location
Juneau, AK | Urgent Care
Schedule / Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent | Rotating shifts including days and weekends (40 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for patients of all ages presenting for urgent care services, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs
- Administer therapeutic measures including medications (oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV push/infusion); initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue IV access and therapy
- Document assessments, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and patient education accurately in the EMR system; evaluate and document patient comprehension
- Coordinate patient referrals, track referral progress and outcomes, proactively identify delays or obstacles to care, and serve as a primary link for case managers and referral coordinators
- Maintain a clean, safe, and adequately stocked work environment; adhere to infection control policies and report safety hazards immediately
- Respond to emergency situations in a triage role and may serve as vaccine coordinator or secondary vaccine coordinator for the clinic
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; eligible to sit for the NCLEX
- Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (direct hire candidates must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license)
- Minimum of 2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic setting
- Clinical Competency Assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
- High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (preferred at time of hire)
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and accurate patient data documentation
- Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience providing patient care across diverse populations and age groups
Why Join Us
- This is a permanent opportunity with a mission-driven, non-profit health organization dedicated to serving the residents of Southeast Alaska, offering a fulfilling career with a strong focus on employee development
- Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage