Outpatient Addiction Treatment RN
Ketchikan, AK
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description:

Position located in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Must have Alaska RN License at time of submission.
Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance, please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back.
Must have/obtain Flu vaccination
This position functions within the Outpatient Department to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting responsible for the overall operation of the Clinic.

Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs within the Clinic, hospital, and/or community as assigned; completes all mandatory training; attends and participates in staff meetings; adheres to infection control policy and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards; refers un-resolved problems with patients/coworkers/visitors to department manager or administrative manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.
Job Description Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provide clinical services, including working with providers, clinic staff and management to ensure excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources and compliance with SEARHC standards.
Will provide leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic to include the front desk and patient care to all patients.
Will maintain medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system.
Will ensure that the necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests.
Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided in the clinic, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
Will oversee the opening and closing of the clinics.
Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
Will assist providers and other staff as needed, anticipating the needs of these individuals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
Will communicate effectively with other departments to be an effective resource for their patients, providers, and fellow clinic staff.
This position may include early morning hours and Saturdays.
Additional Job Description Additional Job Description
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
Basic Life Support certification.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required
1 year’s acute care experience preferred.
6 months’ addiction services experience preferred.
Knowledge of
Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment.
Customer service principles
Safety and infection control principles
Skills in
Completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection.
Use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Ability to
Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
Be a team-player.
Willing to teach when appropriate.
Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.
Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation.
Physical Demands:
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 finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Position Urgency: Normal

Shifts: Days -Discuss at interview

State License Details: Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience: 1

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialty: Alcohol and Addiction RN

General Certifications: BLS/BCLS

Nursing Certifications:

Bilingual: No

EMR Used: Meditech

Holiday Coverage Required: No

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