Registered Nurse - PRN - Inpatient Surgery

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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. The role supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and its programs. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to establish goals and plans of care; delivers timely nursing care; performs assessments, interventions, and evaluations; and directs the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs, and PSAs. Care is guided by professional standards, ethical practice, evidence-based decision-making, patient safety, and respect for patient diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights. The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing or an accepted equivalent, current Alaska registered nurse licensure, and a current Basic Life Support card. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and national certification are preferred. Required certifications may vary by work area. The posting describes the role as PRN but does not specify the schedule or hours.

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.
Additional certifications required for the specific work area must be obtained according to the stated deadlines: within six months of hire for new employees and within 18 months of hire for new graduates. Contract and MOA employees must arrive with the training specified in their agreements.
Maintain active Alaska RN licensure and meet annual licensing requirements.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and patient-care procedures.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts.
Ability to use evidence-based practice to develop care plans and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how its services and functions interact.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture, nursing theorists, theory-based care, and shared governance with shared decision-making.
Critical-thinking skills for effective, compassionate nursing care and for assessing situations and taking appropriate action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing 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.

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 with Interpretive Statements as foundations for nursing practice.
Contribute to peers’ and colleagues’ professional development in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.
Make ethical decisions and provide nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that respects patient diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to establish goals and plans of care and to make decisions about care and service delivery.
Consider safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost when planning and delivering care; help patients and families identify and obtain appropriate available services.
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.
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; possible annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off begins immediately, accrues at up to six hours per pay period, and increases with years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, subject to eligibility after six months of employment; miscarriage and stillbirth leave eligibility is also mentioned.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC; optional short-term disability buy-up and voluntary life insurance are available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, 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.