Registered Nurse II Day Surgery

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

18h

About The Position

Provides professional nursing services to accomplish individual patient plans of care, independently and consistently applying the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients, including those with subtle or unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and its programs. The role practices in a Shared Governance model and directs the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs, and PSAs. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a nonprofit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska. It provides comprehensive medical services, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC describes itself as the largest and most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaska’s second-largest health employer, with more than 3,100 employees. It has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination Act, P.L. 93-638.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing; equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted.
Participate in 30 hours of continuing education in nursing every two years, including 16 hours in the specific area of practice.
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current Basic Life Support card.
Obtain any other certifications required for the specific work area within six months of hire for new employees or within 18 months of hire for new graduates. Contract and MOA employees must have required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts or MOAs.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of health care terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of and ability to use evidence-based practice to develop plans of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how its services and functions interact.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory-based care.
Knowledge of shared governance and shared decision-making.
Critical-thinking skills to provide effective, compassionate nursing care, assess patient situations, and take effective courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in providing effective nursing services and assessing patient situations to take effective courses of action.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests from patients, families, and team members.
Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
Remain active with all annual licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
National certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, and identify short- and long-term professional goals.
Use the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as foundations for nursing practice.
Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and others in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.
Make ethical decisions and take actions on behalf of patients, delivering care in a nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity and preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers to establish overall goals and plans of care and make decisions about care and service delivery.
Consider safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost when planning and delivering care; assist patients and families in identifying and securing available services for health-related needs.
Deliver timely and effective nursing care according to established standards, including physical, social, and emotional care.
Perform nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Direct the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs, and PSAs.
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.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b) with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC, with optional short-term disability buy-up coverage and voluntary life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility with early-childhood development and preschool classrooms.
Employee Assistance Program, including support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
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.