What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care position at Rang Healthcare?

Job Description

Rang Healthcare 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 : 03 / 03 / 2025
Duration : 22 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift : 8 hours, days
Employment Type : Travel

This position is located in Hoonah, AK.ACTIVE AK License required AT TIME OF SUBMISSION to be consideredFlu Vaccination required to be consideredX-Ray experience preferred, but not required.Position Summary Provides professional nursing care topatients of all ages from infant to elderly including after hoursurgent / emergent clinic. Performsprofessional nursing duties utilizing the nursing process and initiatingnursing 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 workindependently on a variety of tasks during times when patient load is light.PositionComplexities Must be able to identify life threateningsituations quickly. Must be organizedand able to coordinate all aspects of patient care to provide the highestquality of healthcare services and to promote excellent customer service. TheRN makes daily decisions affecting patient access to care and direct deliveryof care. Communication with the patient,primary health care provider and SEARHC support services are required. This position is under the direct supervisionof the nurse manager. Employee isexpected to make decisions using basic nursing knowledge and skill developedfrom educational experiences and training.This person is expected to function independently, be self-starting and showgood judgment in decision and problem solving.Accountabilities

Knowledge of nursing care principles, practice andprocedures required to assess and care for patients of all ages andconditions. In conjunction with theprimary care provider, develops a plan of care from assessment data forindividual patients. Observes, assesses,recognizes, identifies, and interprets the patient condition. Document observations, nursing interventions,health teaching, therapeutic measures, and the coordinated activities between nursingand other professional disciplines.Evaluates to what extent nursing interventions have met the health caregoals the patient and revises the plan of care accordingly.

Administerstherapeutic measures as ordered by a physician or other qualified health careprovider appropriates within scope of practice and department protocol. Operates specialized equipment. Demonstrates correct utilization ofcomputer-based health information system.

Performstriage of patients requesting other than routine clinic appointments. Assesses patient according to establishedprotocol and provides appropriate advice or directs patient to level ofcare. Recognizes signs and symptomsrequiring intervention and acts appropriately.Maintains a safe and aseptic environment by carrying out sterile andaseptic technique and procedures.Maintains equipment and adequate level of medical and nursingsupplies. Identifies safety concerns andquickly takes steps to correct the situation.

Nursing staff is responsible for the weekend,on-call, and secondary coverage of the moderate complexity lab which includesbut not limited to : phlebotomy, QA / QI of instrumentation, testing of labspecimens, documenting of lab specimens, proficiency testing, and shipping oflab specimens. Nursing is alsoresponsible 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 nursingstaff which includes : registering and editingx-rays in the Nova Rad system, taking of films, editing, transferring, andprinting of x-rays when needed, erasing and cleaning of cassettes, anddocumentation of all radiology studies both electronically and hard copy. Case management is another function of thenursing staff as occasionally the need to assist the referral care coordinatorand establish care plans with the patient’s provider.

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT / Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel.

You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

Benefits

401k retirement plan

Dental benefits

Referral bonus

Vision benefits

Weekly pay

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