RN - ER

Cynet HealthStaff; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for ER duties in Juneau, Alaska. The role requires strong acute care skills, quick triage, and coordination within a nursing team including RNs, LPNs, and clinical assistants.

You will provide comprehensive assessments, manage patient care under standing orders, and communicate effectively with providers. A valid RN license is required, with BLS preferred, and you must be eligible to sit NCLEX upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible to take the NCLEX.
• Minimum 2 years of general nursing with at least 1 year in ambulatory or urgent care.
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full assessments, prioritize patient needs, and coordinate care as ordered by providers.
• Conduct initial triage and assessments for urgent care patients and provide telephone guidance as needed.
• Administer medications, monitor vitals, and document nursing interventions accurately.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, and Clinical Assistants to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

RN experience

Urgent care

Triage skills

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

RN - ER

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Urgent Care

Duration: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Hours per Shift: 40 hours a week, rotating days and weekends

Experience: Minimum 2 years of general nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic

License: Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license required

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible to take the NCLEX

Description:This position functions within the Urgent Care setting providing appropriate and timely nursing care for patients of all ages.The RN will work within a nursing team consisting of RNs, LPNs, and Clinical Assistants.The RN will provide full assessments, prioritize patient needs, perform skills, and coordinate care as ordered by providers.The RN is expected to use critical thinking to work within standing orders to expedite care and patient services.As necessary, the RN may work in other nursing roles to cover departmental functions daily.Perform duties in a responsible, professional, and compassionate manner to provide excellent patient care.The RN will perform initial triage and assessments of patients presenting for urgent care services.The RN also provides telephone services including assessment and advice on self-care and appropriate care options.Assessment will include history of present illness, vital sign measurements, gathering of data, immunization status, and preventative health needs.The RN may take direction from providers through written, verbal, or standing orders.Administer therapeutic measures including medication administration via various routes and operation of specialized equipment.Initiate IV access, maintain the site, monitor patients, and discontinue IV therapy as necessary.Document assessments, observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and health education provided to patients.Maintain a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies.Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.Maintain annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.Facilitate the coordination of patient referrals and track the progress of referrals and outcomes of care.Serve as a primary link for care coordination and proactively identify delays and obstacles to care.Contact patients for follow-up calls and handle each situation appropriately.Work collaboratively by building rapport with team members and participate in departmental improvement efforts.Participate in continued professional development of the clinical team.Respond to emergency situations and perform triage duties as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects to provide comprehensive health services.Responsibilities include remaining calm and focused during stressful situations while ensuring excellent patient care.The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.