What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel - Alaska, Med/Surg RN, ($3114 - $3270/week) position at Professional Nursing?
Must have active AK License at time of submission
Must have / obtain flu vaccine
Position Summary
The clinical nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include provider’s orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.
Position Complexities
Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager / supervisor and / or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA / Tech.
Education / Experience
Education required to obtain a valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska
High school diploma or equivalent required
One-year clinical nurse experience preferred
Prior experience in the area of specialty is preferred
License / Certification
Valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska.
Must have BLS ACLS and PALS on hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis and processes (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) including specialty areas when appropriate, to provide professional nursing care to patients.
Competency to recognize emergently ill patients and adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of general pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects and complications in their use. For specialty nursing units, knowledge should include the medication used into area.
Skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic medical equipment (ex : defibrillator, monitors, beds / lifts, etc.), Specialty area equipment might also include chest tube set up, immobilization, EKG machines, ventilators, etc.
Specialty areas will require proficiency in assisting with emergency procedures (i.e. intubations, arterial line set up, arterial blood gas puncture, thoracentesis, lavage, etc.).
Oral and written communication skills, can enter and retrieve patient data accurately, can verbally communicate findings with healthcare team.
Ability to provide guidance, leadership and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members.
Ability to implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, evidenced based practice, medical and psychosocial disorders, the normal courses of disease and anticipated complications.
Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms, which are not always apparent and to intervene promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life saving procedures.
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