Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

This position is responsible for delivering appropriate and timely nursing care within an urgent care setting for patients of all ages. The RN will work collaboratively within a nursing team, which includes RNs, LPNs, and Clinical Assistants, to promote high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective healthcare outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial triage and assessments of patients seeking urgent care services.
• Provide telephone assessments and advice regarding self-care and appropriate care options.
• Document patient evaluations, nursing interventions, and educational efforts accurately.
• Administer medications and therapeutic measures as directed by providers.
• Initiate and manage IV access, including adding secondary IV therapies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate patient referrals and track their progress to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team improvement efforts and ongoing professional development.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide high-quality patient care at all times.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Clinical Competency assessment required within three months of hire.
• High-Risk Competency assessment required within three months of hire.

Experience Required

• Minimum of two years of general nursing experience with at least one year in an ambulatory or urgent care setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of customer service principles and infection control practices.
• Proficient in the nursing process and critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs and anticipate care requirements.
• Proficient in the usage of various medical equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Demands

The role requires the employee to regularly talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands for dexterity, and reach with arms. Occasionally, the employee may need to climb, stoop, kneel, or lift/move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Shift Information

Full-time position with rotating days and weekends.