Registered Nurse - Urgent Care HOT JOB

Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience. The Urgent Care Registered Nurse provides rapid assessment, triage, and treatment of patients with non‑life‑threatening illnesses and injuries across the lifespan. This role manages a high volume of walk‑in and scheduled visits, performs focused assessments, administers medications and treatments, supports minor procedures, and delivers patient education and discharge instructions. Compensation Pay Range: $41.66 - $58.69 per hour. Sign‑On Bonus: $25,000. Relocation Assistance: $10,000 (both for qualified hires). Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses. Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy. Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care. Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs. Deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care. Collaborate with providers and ancillary staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow and accurate documentation. Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments, identify changes requiring nursing intervention or provider notification. Exercise independent nursing judgment for appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities. Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services; document interventions and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record. Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies and certifications. Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system. Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and professionalism; guide and delegate ancillary staff as needed. Float to other departments or assignments as needed. Qualifications / Licensure Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required within 3 months; high‑risk competency required within 3 months and annually. New Nursing Program graduates: BLS required at the time of hire. All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. For experienced nurses entering a new specialty: obtain all required specialty‑specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire. Float nurses: complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty they will provide care. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention. Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems. Physical & Work Requirements Lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds. Stand for extended periods; perform bending, stooping, and kneeling. Work in a moderate‑to‑high noise clinical environment. Safety Responsibility Employees must comply with safe work practices, report injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperate in safety investigations. Required Certifications Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association. Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association. Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC. High Risk Competency – SEARHC. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association. Registered Nurse License – State of Alaska (Alaska State Board of Nursing). #J-18808-Ljbffr