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Dignity Health

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$2.9K/wk

Travel Rn Operating Room Nurse This Operating Room travel nurse job in Long Beach, California, with ... From experiencing the iconic Queen Mary and Belmont Shore to exploring the Naples Island, there ...

Dignity Health

CVOR Travel Nurse

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$3.4K/wk

... (RN) contract at Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. This role pays $3,490 per week and ... From experiencing the iconic Queen Mary and Belmont Shore to exploring the Naples Island, there ...

Premise Health

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Foster City, CA · On-site

$76.80 - $96/hr

Maintains state RN licenses/certificates to practice. * Maintains Nurse Practitioner licenses ... Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES ...

Premise Health

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Foster City, CA · On-site

$76.80 - $96/hr

Maintains state RN licenses/certificates to practice. * Maintains Nurse Practitioner licenses ... Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES ...

Premise Health

Nurse Practitioner

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$133K - $166K/yr

Maintains state RN licenses/certificates to practice * Maintains Nurse Practitioner licenses ... Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES ...

Premise Health Inc.

Nurse Practitioner

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$133K - $166K/yr

Maintains state RN licenses/certificates to practice * Maintains Nurse Practitioner licenses ... Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES ...

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What is an Island RN?

An Island RN is a Registered Nurse who works on an island, often in remote or rural healthcare settings. These nurses provide comprehensive care to residents and visitors, frequently managing a wide range of medical needs due to limited local resources. Island RNs may work independently or as part of a small team, handling emergency care, routine check-ups, and patient education. They play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of island communities, often adapting to unique challenges such as transportation delays or supply shortages.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Island RN?

To thrive as an Island RN, you need strong clinical and emergency care skills, a nursing degree, active RN licensure, and experience working independently in remote or rural settings. Familiarity with telemedicine systems, emergency medical equipment, and electronic health records is often required. Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills are crucial for handling diverse patient needs and limited resources. These abilities ensure effective patient care, quick decision-making, and optimal health outcomes in isolated healthcare environments.

What unique challenges do nurses face when working on an island, and how can they prepare for them?

Island RNs often encounter challenges such as limited access to specialized medical resources, the need to handle a wider variety of cases, and occasional isolation from larger healthcare networks. To prepare, it's important to develop strong clinical assessment skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or in small teams. Building solid relationships with local healthcare providers and staying updated through remote continuing education can also help overcome these challenges and ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Island Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectIsland RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)RN license, BLS, ACLS, Trauma Nursing Certification (TNCC) often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote or island healthcare settings, clinics, small hospitalsHigh-pressure hospital ER, urban or suburban emergency departments
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, remote healthcare providers in island regionsHospitals, trauma centers, urgent care facilities

Island Rns typically work in remote or island healthcare settings, focusing on general patient care in smaller facilities. Emergency Room Nurses work in fast-paced hospital ERs, handling trauma and urgent cases. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work environments and daily responsibilities differ significantly.

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Registered Nurse - Treasure Island

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Equus - Job Corps
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Equus - Job Corpsexternal

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsible for rendering medical care to the ill or injured according to health standing orders and physician orders. Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notified the Health and Wellness Director or Physician of patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

  • Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to determine the patient’s progress.
  • May train staff in areas of CPR, First Aide, and Crisis Intervention.
  • Participates in medical examination of new students in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidelines.
  • May screen patients and direct them to the Center Physician, Dentist, Health Services Coordinator, Counselor, or public health department as appropriate.
  • Assists the Physician with patient examinations.
  • Prepares patients for tests and examinations.
  • Prepares and administers prescribed medications.
  • Maintains medical equipment and inventory of supplies and medications.
  • Maintains accurate medical records, updates medical records in a timely manner, and retrieves all patient records of outside medical visits for continued care on center.
  • Provides medical counseling/education to students.
  • Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
  • Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
  • Reports violations of ethical behavior.
  • Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
  • Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
  • Will provide on-call service at the discretion of the Director.
  • Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
  • Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
  • Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
  • Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
  • Attends all required training opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse: active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where the center is located.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Experience working with diverse youth.
  • A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.