Registered Nurse - NICU - Night Shift - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

12h

About The Position

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people throughout Alaska. ANTHC provides comprehensive medical services through the Alaska Native Medical Center, along with wellness programs, research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems. The organization has more than 3,100 employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services to carry out individual patient plans of care. The nurse independently uses the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for an assigned group of patients, including patients with subtle or unidentified needs, and supports Alaska Native Medical Center operations. The posting title specifies NICU and night shift; the description also refers to the Emergency Services Department. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training; ongoing nursing continuing education; an active Alaska RN license; and current Basic Life Support certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required within 12 months of hire. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and national certification are preferred. Additional specialty certifications or training may be required depending on organizational needs.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing; equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted.
Complete 30 hours of nursing continuing education 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.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease concepts, evidence-based practice, hospital services and functions, Alaskan culture, nursing theory, and shared governance.
Critical-thinking skills to provide effective, compassionate nursing care and determine appropriate courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and nursing services; assessing and prioritizing requests; evaluating health problems; and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
Additional certifications or training may be required depending on organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
National certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, 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 as foundations for nursing practice.
Contribute to the professional development of peers and others in a Shared Governance model.
Make ethical, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care decisions that respect patient diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to establish goals and plans of care and make care-delivery decisions.
Consider safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost when planning and delivering care; help patients and families identify and secure appropriate available services.
Deliver timely, 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 multiple 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 employer matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year, based on employee contributions, and potential annual discretionary employer contributions 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, AD&D, and life insurance premiums covered by ANTHC; additional voluntary coverage options are available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site childcare facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief, 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.
Discounts on travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
$10,000 sign-on bonus.