Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Med / Surg in Sitka, AK

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Peds Med / Surg RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : Nursing

Specialty : Med-surg Peds, Med-Surg Ortho, Med-surg Mother / Baby, Med-surg Adult

Duration : Full Time

Shift : Days

Hours per Shift : Not specified

Experience : Minimum of 5 years in acute care settings

License : Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska

Certifications :

• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Must-Have :

Description :

Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the department.

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing education.

Provide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans.

Serve as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.

Function as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectively.

Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps.

Develop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skills.

Utilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of care.

Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families.

Contribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safety.

Facilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff training.

Promote ethical standards and organizational mission and vision.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadership.

Perform quality control audits, monitor and report concerns as they relate to nursing issues regarding accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standards.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures is required.

Effectively manage acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment.

Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives is essential.

Proficient in safe medication administration procedures.

Utilize various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families.

Skills in conducting comprehensive patient assessments and performing specialized procedures based on units are required.

Provide patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.

Demonstrate effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills.

Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards.

Remain calm and professional in potentially high-stress situations.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with electronic health records systems is required.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are necessary.

Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsible for complying with safe work rules.

Report all accidents and injuries immediately per policy and cooperate in all investigations.

Report defective equipment and unsafe conditions.

Adhere to and promote infection control guidelines.

Work in a healthcare environment with regular exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods.

The employee must lift and / or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently and be able to reach above head and bend below waist.

Note : This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee will be held accountable.

However, as the position evolves, an employee should expect to complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here.

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Job Requirements

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About Cynet Health

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