Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

PMC Mission and Values

Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

Job Summary

Performs the duties as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in a critical access hospital and nursing home facility. Will primarily work six 12 ½ hour night shifts and take 24 hours of call during a two week pay period. Uses nursing process to deliver care to patients. Must have a good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong basic nursing skills. Often works independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care dependent on licensure, to patients in the acute care, swing bed, outpatient, long term care and emergency departments.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with physician's orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative polices.
• Continuously uses nursing process to provide patient care and thoroughly documents assessments, plan of care, interventions, responses and other pertinent details in an electronic health record.

Qualifications / Skills / Licensure

• Must have current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or as a Registered nurse (RN) in the State of Alaska.
• RN - Two (2) years of experience in Acute Care preferred. Experience in a wide variety of areas is extremely helpful.
• Must be current in BLS and ACLS.
• Use of EMR for documentation and must have a genuine interest in nursing and patient care.
• A strong work ethic, self-motivation, critical thinking skills, good interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, initiative, patience, excellent communication skills, and good judgment are a few of the qualities need by a nurse at Petersburg Medical Center.

Requirements for Employment

• Background Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation conducted through the State of Alaska in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Drug Screening. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana.
• Immunization Compliance. Employees are required to meet all immunization requirements as mandated by the State of Alaska and Federal regulations governing healthcare facilities.

** Relocation, competitive wage and benefits, excellent nurse - patient care.

Position open until filled.