Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse (RN)

Foundation Health, LLC • Fairbanks, AK

2d • $38 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for the Intensive Care Unit team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role provides critical care nursing in a 152-bed, Joint Commission-accredited nonprofit hospital that serves as the primary referral center for Alaska’s interior. The hospital describes a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and a Shared Leadership culture.

The RN assesses patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; develops and revises individualized plans of care; and provides, coordinates, delegates, and supervises care. The RN evaluates patient and family responses, documents care, communicates patient status and physician orders, and supports education, mentoring, evidence-based practice, shared leadership, and quality improvement. Some roles may supervise staff and department workflow.

Compensation is $38.42–$63.35 per hour, based on experience and education. The posting advertises a $15,000–$20,000 hiring bonus, up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, and 90 days of temporary housing. A full-time night option is listed at 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts; part-time/PRN options are also listed, with call required.

Requirements

• Valid current or temporary Alaska RN license.
• Knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an associate degree in nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Creative thinking, prioritization, and flexible problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area in an acute care setting within the past 12 months.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education may be required depending on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review histories, diagnostics, and laboratory data; and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers.
• Complete initial assessments and reassessments according to patient needs and policy.
• Formulate and initiate individualized plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; review and revise plans as patient needs change.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision, following physician orders, the nursing plan of care, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers and appropriately supervising and delegating care activities.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of teaching; revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders legibly, accurately, and promptly in the patient record.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and support education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; act as a preceptor or mentor when appropriate.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and improvement of nursing quality indicators, including through participation in professional organizations.
• In some roles, supervise staff and department workflow.
• Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards; provide an excellent service experience consistent with Foundation Health’s core and leader behaviors.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Shift differential and annual increases.
• FHP tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness.
• Onsite gym, wellness programs, and discount programs.
• Up to $7,500 relocation assistance.
• 90 days of temporary housing.
• Advertised hiring bonus of $15,000–$20,000, depending on experience and education (DOE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree