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Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Sitka, AK
Bluebird Staffing
3x12 hrs
$3,024/weekPosted Today
Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationCritical Access25 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
Estimated total pay
$3,024/weekQualifications
The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
- Resume
- Minimum of 85%
Profile
- Orthopedics Nurse (2 years)
Work Experience
License
Certifications
- Completed skills checklist for this specialty
Other
Description
Bluebird Features and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation & stipends
- Weekly Pay
- Day 1 Health Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental plan
- 401k plan with Vanguard
- Guaranteed Stipends on Hospital canceled shifts
- Double OT on 48-hour work weeks
- Paid orientation for onboarding requirements
- Paid medical requirements by Bluebird
- Nurse Referral Bonus Program
- Extension bonuses
- No off-shore recruiters
- Dedicated recruiter available 24/7 to assist with all of your travel contract needs
- Exclusive contract opportunities
- Government contract opportunities
Must have active AK License at time of submission
Must have COVID vaccines including 1 Booster and flu vaccine
Position
Summary:
The
clinical nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures
for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of
specific patient conditions and treatments and the ability to work
independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include physicians orders;
standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies,
nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.
Position Complexities:
Clinical
decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete
accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate
manager/supervisor in difficult situations requiring additional input. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound
nursing judgments in an emergency environment.
Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech.
Essential
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duty/Responsibility #1 ( 30 %):
Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence;
implements safe, therapeutic and efficient care for patients with needs due to
multisystem disease and/or complications of treatment using appropriate
infection control measures; sets priorities for care of patients based on
acuity and/or patients preference; anticipates potential problems; adapts to
change in the area by setting priorities for emergencies; changes in patient
status and unusual occurrences; initiates, manages and documents the nursing
procedures consistent with scientific principle and departmental policy;
demonstrates knowledge of equipment use; accurately administers age-specific
medications and therapeutics; carries out the medical and nursing care plan and
coordinates patient care activities with physicians and other healthcare team
members; initiates action to reduce, correct or prevent immediate, ongoing or
potential risks to the patient; facilitates healing by providing nursing care
that is individualized, goal oriented, based on scientific principles and the
nursing process; seeks out resources when beyond the scope of skill, knowledge
or experience, explains tests, procedures and disease process to
patient/significant others; follows through on nursing care plans by teaching
and demonstrating skills essential for understanding and coping with illness
and promoting optimal health; communicates and interacts with
patient/significant others in a positive and supportive way; provides
counseling using emotional, intellectual and psychological supports and
utilizes other healthcare professionals in dealing with psychosocial problems
if needed; takes steps to decrease stress and/or increase effectiveness of
coping mechanisms of patient/significant others; evaluates patients progress
or lack of progress towards goals, directing new goal setting and implementing
revised patient care plans as directed by reassessment; documents the patients
response to care; closes out patient care plan by discharge (with instructions)
or has in place an after care plan to meet the patients needs. Assures confidentiality of patient
information.
Duty/Responsibility #2 ( 30 %):
Accomplishes nursing
assessment through interviewing, observation and nursing process; obtains,
interprets and applies age-related (pediatric, adult and geriatric) patient
information terms of cognitive, physical, emotional and normal growth/development
needs of the patient; completes thorough Nursing Admission Databases/initial
patient assessment; documents assessment findings that are consistent with
other providers and include review of body systems, laboratory results,
diagnostic findings, chart reviews and inter disciplinary input; identifies
problems and nursing diagnosis by recognizing the impact of health problems on
patients and families; distinguishes between normal and abnormal assessments in
order to identify patient capabilities and limitations including psychosocial
risks, utilizes resources to assess patients with conditions that are new,
unfamiliar or not commonly seen. Shall
perform duties as assigned and insure quality patient care despite the
situation encountered, be it routine or emergent. Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing
action based on existing and potential patient problems and obtainable patient
responses which are mutually acceptable to the healthcare team; transcribes and
notes physician orders accurately, utilizes past experience to provide a range
of options for nursing care; initiates patient care plans using patient care
standards; addresses identified nursing diagnosis and coordinates the plan with
the healthcare team by using methods that include interventions, goals and time
frames; utilizes resources to formulate a written plan of care; documents
reassessments which include laboratory results, diagnostic findings,
interdisciplinary notes and documented patient observations; gives shift report
according to guidelines. Other duties as
assigned.
Duty/Responsibility #3 ( 25 %):
Imparts
educational knowledge to develop skills to enhance decision making and promote
understanding by interacting with patients, family, staff and community;
engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of
patient understanding and behavioral outcomes; organizes and participates in
patient care conferences as applicable; identifies staff, patient and family
needs and develops a plan for education and/or makes appropriate referrals;
develops/implements educational programs and learning aids in the department (i.e. in-services, special projects, learning aides, patient care standards);
documents education accurately and completely; provides discharge patient
information; participate in in-services and educational programs in the
department, hospital and/or community as assigned; ACLS and PALS trained within the first 6
months of employment and bi-annually thereafter; completes all mandatory
training and competency checks; utilizes opportunities for incidental teaching
with staff members.
Duty/Responsibility #4 ( 10 %):
Communicates with staff, patients, significant
others and other members of the healthcare team in a way that is supportive,
constructive and positive; gives
feedback to other staff and healthcare team members in regard to behavior that
does not support achievement; assists in the orientation of new staff,
travelers and students by sharing knowledge, experience and verbal
encouragement; guides others in choosing nursing intervention, developing
skills and applying knowledge; follows and directs others to follow corporate,
hospital and departmental policies, procedures and patient care standards;
supports the area and overall Nursing services mission by assigning staff to
productive tasks and floating to other units as needed; provides input
regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care
standards able to perform as Contact RN leading assigned RNs and CNAs and
accomplishes all assigned patient care and area support activities during the
shift.
Duty/Responsibility #5 ( 5 %):
Attends and participates in at least 50% of
departmental staff meetings; applies information presented in staff meetings;
participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental
scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with nurse manager regarding area
or department issues; completes annual competencies, evaluation material,
maintains certification sand licensure; complies with dress code; refers
un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to Nurse Manager or
Administrative Manger for resolution, addresses employee concerns consistent
with Human Resources policy.
Baseline Qualification
Requirements:
• Graduate
of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelors degree in Nursing, Associates
degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing
• One
year clinical nurse experience preferred
• Prior
CCS experience is preferred
• A
valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska
• Must
have BLS until get ACLS. ACLS and PALS
must be obtained within 6 months of hire date and prior to completion of
clinical orientation; bi-annually thereafter.
• NRP Preferred
Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities:
• Knowledge
of Critical Care nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis and processes (including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide
professional nursing care to patients.
• Competency
to recognize emergently ill patients and adverse signs and symptoms and to act
promptly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge
of Critical Care and general pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side
effects and complications in their use.
• Skills
to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and
specialized emergency room medical equipment (ex: defi8brillator, chest tube
insertion and set up, gastric and thoracic suction, EKG machines, etc).
• Proficient
in the use of critical response procedures (i.e. intubations, arterial line set
up, arterial blood gas puncture, thoracentesis, lavage, etc.).
• Oral
and written communication skills, can enter and retrieve patient data
accurately, can verbally communicate findings with healthcare team.
• Ability
to provide guidance, leadership and work cooperatively with others by
establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients,
visitors and other healthcare team members.
• Ability
to implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the
knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, evidenced based practice,
medical and psychosocial disorders, the normal courses of disease and
anticipated complications.
• Ability
to recognize adverse signs and symptoms, which are not always apparent and to
react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life
saving procedures.
Lead Exercised:
Title:
CNA II
Christopher Keane
Bluebird Staffing Job ID #61868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Facility
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital
4.6rating(5 reviews)
Compensation
5.0rating
Culture
5.0rating
Work Environment
5.0rating
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Pros
Beautiful scenery
Cons
Rude locals
Anonymous
Long Term Care (CNA)
Review of Mount Edgecumbe Hospital on Apr 30, 2024
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- Critical Access
- 25 beds
- Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS222 Tongass DrSitka, AK 99835
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Working with Bluebird Staffing and my recruiter Sean has been great. Bluebird has made everything easy for me in my new assignment. Sean is very responsive and transparent and makes it known he is available at any time to talk/help. Definitely recommend them as a company, and hope to continue working with them and Sean in the future.
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About Sitka, AK
As a travel nurse in Sitka, AK here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- 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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