Registered Nurse - Surgery/OR; $30,000 Sign On 3 years*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus eligible

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Nursing Opportunity

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary riversthe Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient care and to achieve the best possible patient outcome. Serves as a resource person when the situation requires. Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation's mission statement. Is responsible for care of all patients from birth to elderly during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.

Minimum Experience: Minimum experience: 1 2 years OR experience

License, Certification, Registration: In addition, must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current BLS & ACLS, preferred to have PALS. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. National Certification in Surgery/PACU preferred.

Equipment/Tools: Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine). Medical equipment cardiac monitors, Autoclave

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Proficient oral and written communication skills.

1. Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Status regarding the practice of Registered Nursing. Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care. Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits. Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Able to administer treatments, medications, interpret diagnostic tests, provide patient/family/significant other education and collaborate with other professions. Knowledge of AORN standards required.

2. Knowledge of medical terminology.

3. Ability to work in patient care setting.

4. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to document actions involved in care delivery. Ability to follow guidelines and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care.

5. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent draw and interpret graphs, and input computer information.

6. REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Administrative Assistants, Schedulers, and CSR Tech's in collaboration with the Charge Nurse.

Benefits Include:

• $30,000 Sign on Bonus for a 3-year commitment/$20,000 Sign on Bonus for a 2-year commitment; $15,000 Relocation for single, $20,000 for family
• Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 48.57

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Hours Per Week: 40

FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department.