Nursing - ED

Job Title: ED Location: Sitka, Alaska Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5 Term: Permanent Salary : $86000.00 - $117000.00 Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a ED for a permanent assignment in Sitka, Alaska. Responsibilities for a ED: 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 Provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Respond effectively to trauma, medical emergencies, and disaster situations Apply independent critical thinking and professional nursing judgment to assess, interpret, and act on significant changes in patient condition Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs and clinical circumstances Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system Practice within nursing scope of practice and adhere to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements Participate in quality and performance improvement activities Maintain required competencies and certifications Report adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork Provide appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers Float to other departments or assignments as needed Maintain competency in the use of all equipment within the specialty Complete High Risk Competency validation within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter Complete Clinical Competency validation within 3 months of hire and every 3 years May be required to participate in on-call responsibilities Benefits for a ED: Salary: $86000.00 - $117000.00 Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team Referral Bonus up to $1,500 Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Origin Travel Nurses