Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - $10,000 Sign on + Relocation

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

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. Supports the operations of the Emergency Services Department at the Alaska Native Medical Center. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a nonprofit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people across Alaska. In partnership with Tribal health organizations and the communities it serves, ANTHC provides medical services, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and has more than 3,100 employees. ANTHC has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to the P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act. The posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation.

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.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications required within six months of hire.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of and ability to use evidence-based practice to develop plans of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how services and functions interact.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture, nursing theorists, theory-based care, and shared governance with shared decision-making.
Critical-thinking skills to provide effective, compassionate nursing care, assess patient situations, and take effective action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and effective nursing services.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple requests from patients, families, and team members; evaluate health problems; and make recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a personal computer using 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.
Interact with peers and contribute to their professional development in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.
Make ethical decisions and take actions on behalf of patients, delivering nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that respects patient diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to establish goals and plans of care and make decisions about care and service delivery.
Consider safety, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, and cost when planning and delivering care; assist patients and families in identifying and securing appropriate available services for health-related needs.
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 over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through pre-tax or Roth options in a 403(b).
401(a) retirement plan matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; may also include an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off accruing immediately, 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 basic life insurance premiums covered by ANTHC; additional voluntary coverage options are available.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief, financial counseling, mental/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 and relocation.