Registered Nurse Quality and Accreditation HOT JOB

Pay Range: $41.66 - $58.69. $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability, and more. Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses. Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy. Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care. Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs. Deliver culturally responsive, patient‑centered care. Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Facilitate referrals, follow‑up care, and continuity of services. Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system. Participate in quality and performance improvement activities. Support team members through guidance and delegation, orientation, mentoring, and education. Float to other departments or assignments as needed. Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making Consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice for Registered Nurses, apply critical thinking and professional judgment to: 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, rather than relying solely on standardized protocols. 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. Qualifications & Licensure Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Case Management certification preferred. Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years. High Risk Competency required within 3 months and every year. All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC). Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty‑specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire. Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire. Nurses with float areas 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. Required Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC High Risk Competency – SEARHC Registered Nurse License – State of Alaska – Alaska State Board of Nursing #J-18808-Ljbffr SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium