Registered Nurse HOT JOB

Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience. Pay Range Pay Range: $41.66 - $58.69. Sign‑on bonus up to $25K and relocation up to $10K for qualified hire. Shift Details Mon: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thu: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fri: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat: 7 – 10 a.m. Sun: Closed Holiday Hours: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Medicating Hours: Mon – Fri: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m; Sat.: 7 – 10 a.m; Sun.: Closed Admission Hours: Mon – Thur: 7 – 10 a.m. (or as scheduled), Closed: Fri. – Sun. Responsibilities Provides OTP medication and nursing services in collaboration with providers, clinic staff, and leadership to ensure high-quality care, efficient resource utilization, and compliance. Maintains medication inventory and supplies not managed through the Warehouse PAR system and ensures completion of required quality control checks for point-of-care testing. Documents all patient care and clinical services in accordance with professional nursing standards. Manages daily medication room clinic opening and closing. Communicates effectively with other departments to serve as a reliable resource for patients, providers, and clinic staff. Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification. Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, and in identifying when consultation, collaboration, or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required. Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances. Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions. Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and organizational policy. Care Coordination & Documentation Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. Facilitates referrals, follow‑up care, and continuity of services. Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system. Quality, Safety & Compliance Participates in quality and performance improvement activities. Maintains required competencies and certifications. Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy. Teamwork & Professional Practice Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork. Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff. Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers. Floats to other departments or assignments as needed. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years. High Risk Competency required within 3 months and every year. Certifications All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable). Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty‑specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC). Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC). Nurses who float to areas other than their primary location must complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty in which they will provide care. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention. Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling. Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment. Safety Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations. Benefits Generous benefits including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and long and short-term disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium