What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN -Mobile Unit Healthcare for the Homeless position at SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)?
Pay Range
$36.91 - $47.93
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Great opportunity for an RN looking to provide clinical services out in the community to members of our most vulnerable populations.
This role is a part of the mobile unit team. The RN and 1 provider staff the mobile unit M-Th 8am-5pm and work at Front Street Clinic on Fridays from 8am-5pm. The RN is responsible for driving the mobile unit to the day's assigned location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
$36.91 - $47.93
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Great opportunity for an RN looking to provide clinical services out in the community to members of our most vulnerable populations.
This role is a part of the mobile unit team. The RN and 1 provider staff the mobile unit M-Th 8am-5pm and work at Front Street Clinic on Fridays from 8am-5pm. The RN is responsible for driving the mobile unit to the day's assigned location.
- Performs initial assessments of patients who present for care services. RN also provides telephone services including an assessment and advice of self-care and/or appropriate care options. Assessment will include POV, history of present illness, vital sign measurements as appropriate, gathering of GPRA data, immunization status, preventative health needs and other tasks based on POV and anticipation of patient and/or provider needs.
- RN may take direction from provider through written, verbal and/or standing order. Administers therapeutic measures, including medication (oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV push and infusion), operation and monitoring of specialized equipment, as indicated by patient needs.
- Documents assessment, observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, health counseling and education provided to patients either in person or by phone. Evaluates and documents patient’s comprehension of education.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including adequate supplies. Upkeep of unit and equipment. Reporting/removal of any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.
- Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.
- Monday - Mobile unit: 800am - 500pm
- Tuesday - Mobile unit: 800am - 500pm
- Wednesday - Front Street Clinic: 800am - 500pm
- Thursday - Front Street Clinic: 800am - 500pm
- Friday - Front Street Clinic: 800am - 500pm
- Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year general nursing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply critical thinking in the working environment.
- Knowledge and demonstrated use of customer service principles.
- Knowledge and demonstrated use of safety and infection control principles.
- Critical thinking skills including complete assessment, prioritization/anticipation of needs, and data collection.
- Technical skills including use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
- Application of effective oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
- Ability to maintain compliance with annual competencies.
- Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with patients, families, staff, and departments.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Salary : $37 - $48
