Registered Nurse II Cath Lab- Hybrid OR- $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides professional nursing services to carry out individual patient plans of care, independently applying the nursing process to safely and effectively care for a full assignment of patients. The role supports Alaska Native Medical Center operations and programs and is accountable for safe, high-quality patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse completes required documentation, protects patient and organizational privacy, and follows established clinical protocols, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and National Patient Safety Standards. The position reports to the Manager of the Hybrid OR/Cath Lab, with shared responsibility for adherence to clinical practice standards. The position delivers care in the Hybrid OR/Cath Lab, including patient assessment before procedures, assistance to anesthesia as needed, procedural preparation, medication and specimen handling, and coordination with pre-, intra-, and post-procedural staff. It also involves directing the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs, and PSAs; supporting staff orientation and education; communicating operational and inventory needs; and contributing to departmental improvement initiatives and professional development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education.
One year of nursing experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab or related field and three years of nursing experience in Critical Care.
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications at hire.
Complete 30 hours of nursing continuing education every two years, including 16 hours in the specific area of practice.
Obtain other certifications required for the specific work area within six months of hire; contract and MOA employees must arrive with required training completed as specified in their agreements.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures; healthcare terminology; anatomy; physiology; hemodynamics; EKG interpretation; pharmacology; and disease concepts.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, the hospital environment and how services interact, nursing theories, and shared governance with shared decision-making.
Critical-thinking skills to provide effective, compassionate nursing care and select appropriate courses of action.
Skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assessing and prioritizing multiple requests, evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of software applications.
Ability to handle stress and stressful situations and work with people to support positive outcomes and departmental goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
National certification.
At least one year of Cardiac Cath Lab or Critical Care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality patient care using nursing knowledge, assessment, analysis, and ongoing evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Anticipate unexpected outcomes and adapt to changing patient and procedural needs; remain knowledgeable about emergency equipment and supplies.
Facilitate workflow, maintain standards of care, address documentation deficiencies, and attend to patient comfort, privacy, and safety.
Perform nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations, and complete required nursing documentation accurately and promptly.
Perform preoperative patient assessments before transporting patients to the procedural environment and assist anesthesia as needed.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with team members about patient care and procedural needs, including communicating changes in care delivery promptly.
Demonstrate knowledge of procedures, supplies, equipment, and their locations.
Administer medications and solutions to the sterile field as ordered; ensure appropriate labeling, preparation, collection, handling, and transport of specimens.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel and provide education to nursing units, patients, families, and team members.
Direct the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs, and PSAs.
Use effective written and verbal communication, demonstrate conflict-resolution skills, attend departmental staff meetings, and communicate provider information to the interdisciplinary team.
Support departmental process-improvement initiatives as directed by the department manager.
Communicate operational repair needs promptly to the manager, biomedical engineering, and field service representatives.
Communicate inventory needs and provider requests, and perform monthly expiration checks.
Comply with hospital policies and procedures, including confidentiality, infection-control, and safety requirements, and address patient concerns according to policy.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards and applicable laws and regulations; establish and pursue professional goals and ongoing development.
Apply the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and contribute to peer development and shared governance.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers on care goals and plans, considering safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost.
Deliver timely physical, social, and emotional nursing care in an ethical, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that respects patient diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
403(b) retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan with matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; may also include an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accrual increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, with eligibility after six months of employment; miscarriage and stillbirth leave eligibility is also mentioned.
Basic short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance premiums covered by the employer; additional voluntary coverage options are available.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
$10,000 sign-on bonus.