Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Join our dynamic Emergency & Outpatient Services team and make a critical impact delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will work in a team-based setting where youll utilize advanced clinical skills, collaborate across departments, and directly shape patient outcomes in Homers only critical access hospital.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver age-specific, direct patient care using the Nursing Process within established guidelines and standards.
Perform triage, assessments, treatments, and documentation in the Emergency Department and outpatient settings.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to plan and coordinate patient care.
Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs, CNAs, ED technicians, students, and other support personnel.
Participate in ongoing professional development and uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

An active Registered Nurse license with the State of Alaska is required.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
PALS required within 6 months.
TNCC and ENPC preferred within one year of hire.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
Experience working in a Med-Surg setting is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.
Willingness to work variable schedules and take call as needed.
Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for extended periods, and assist with patient transfers using equipment when necessary.

ENVIRONMENT:

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The Emergency Department is a 9-bed, round-the-clock unit equipped to handle trauma and critical care. The atmosphere is professional, well-maintained, and highly collaborative. Work may involve irregular shifts and long hours depending on emergency demand. Job hazards include exposure to biohazardous materials, infectious diseases, muscle strains, and potential falls, all of which require strict adherence to safety protocols.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.