Specialty: Nursing
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Setting: High school student health center
Employment Type: Contract, 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Housing and Transportation: Not provided by facility
Overview
This is primarily a triage position. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care across the lifespan, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and administer medications and treatments per provider orders and policy.
Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate interventions or escalation of care.
Provide patient and family education on care, medications, and discharge needs.
Coordinate care with providers and team members, including referrals, follow-up, and continuity of services.
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and on time.
Report adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.
Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff, and support orientation and mentoring of staff and students.
Float to other departments or assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska, required at time of submission.
Associate of Science in Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing) from an accredited program.
1 year of case management (CM) experience, completed within the last year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Pre-Start Requirements
Submit 2 fingerprint cards upon acceptance.
Start date may change based on fingerprint submission and receipt of State of Alaska background check results.
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Sitka's cost of living is higher than the national average due to its remote location, with housing and groceries being particularly expensive.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs range from 57°F to 63°F, while winter lows range from 28°F to 35°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals may be limited in Sitka due to its remote location, but options may be available through local real estate agencies or online platforms.
Transportation
Sitka is not very car-friendly, as the town is relatively small and walkable.
Public transportation options are limited, but biking and walking are popular due to the compact size of the town.
Demographics
Sitka has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and Asian residents.
The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, dark winters.
Sitka has a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
Sitka offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
There are also local restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries showcasing Native Alaskan art, and occasional music and cultural events.
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