Rural Registered Nurse

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Klawock, AK

217d • $44 - $62

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. Provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages from infant to elderly including after-hours urgent/emergent clinic. Performs professional nursing duties utilizing the nursing process and initiating nursing actions, providing comprehensive nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of the patient and family. Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks during times when patient load is light. Must be able to identify life-threatening situations quickly. Must be organized and able to coordinate all aspects of patient care to provide the highest quality of healthcare services and to promote excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
• Successful completion of a BSN, Diploma, or Associated Nursing Degree Program.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS required within 1 year of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months ambulatory health nursing experience with 1-year general nursing experience as an RN following completion of a BSN or 2 years of general nursing experience.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Emergency/Critical Care Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Performs professional nursing duties utilizing the nursing process.
• Develops a plan of care from assessment data for individual patients.
• Observes, assesses, recognizes, identifies, and interprets the patient condition.
• Documents observations, nursing interventions, health teaching, and therapeutic measures.
• Evaluates nursing interventions and revises the plan of care accordingly.
• Administers therapeutic measures as ordered by a physician or other qualified health care provider.
• Operates specialized equipment and demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information system.
• Performs triage of patients requesting other than routine clinic appointments.
• Maintains a safe and aseptic environment by carrying out sterile and aseptic technique and procedures.
• Identifies safety concerns and takes steps to correct the situation.
• Responsible for weekend, on-call, and secondary coverage of the moderate complexity lab.
• Assists with respiratory therapy functions and radiology tasks.
• Assists the referral care coordinator and establishes care plans with the patient’s provider.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees