Registered Nurse

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation • Dillingham, AK

2d

About The Position

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional practice in the clinical setting. The registered professional nurse assigned to the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for providing emergency room services. May be a member of the Medivac Transport Team. The patient population ranges in ages for newborn to geriatric.

Requirements

• A registered nurse with a current license in any US State or Territory; must become licensed in Alaska within one (1) year following hire.
• Must be able to maintain a professional standard of ethics at all times.
• Must observe confidentiality regulations as established by BBAHC Policy, State of Alaska and Federal Law.
• Must demonstrate knowledge principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and possess the ability to access data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient/family requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Be able to travel to villages as necessary.
• Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS and PALs required to staff the Emergency Department.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years-experience.
• Knowledge of native culture preferred and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and complete quality monitoring forms and submit reports to appropriate person.
• NRP preferred for L& D staffing.
• TNCC preferred for Emergency Department staffing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients
• Participates in patient and family teaching
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional practice in the clinical setting
• Providing emergency room services
• May be a member of the Medivac Transport Team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees