RN - 19079087

Ethel Lunde Medical Center•Salmon Creek, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 a positive patient experience. The Breast and Cervical Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive care management for breast and cervical cancer prevention, screening, and diagnostic services for patients. This role requires close collaboration with providers, radiology, members of the healthcare team, and Community Wellness. Certification in case management is required within two years of hire. Proficiency in the use of all specialized equipment is necessary.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Case Management certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
Clinical competency required within three months and every three years thereafter.
High-Risk Competency required within three months and annually.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the use of all specialized equipment is necessary.

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 according to provider orders and policy.
Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
Deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
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 actions and priorities.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles and cultural considerations when making nursing decisions.
Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of care.
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members 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.
Practice within nursing scope and adhere to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
Maintain required competencies and certifications.
Report adverse events and unsafe conditions per policy.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
Support the orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
Float to other departments or assignments as needed.