Acute Care RN - Per Diem ICU, Alaska Coast

South Peninsula Hospital; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem premium 15%

Job summary

South Peninsula Hospital in Alaska invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a collaborative 22-bed acute care unit with ICU services. Per diem role offers hands-on care to diverse medical and surgical patients in a breathtaking coastal community.

Requires Alaska RN license, BLS/ACLS; PALS within 6 months; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; strong communication and charting skills; leadership potential as charge nurse when needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Alaska is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS within 6 months; OB/ICU specialties as applicable.
• Minimum 1 year in acute care/medical-surgical unit preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Develop and revise patient care plans with input from patient/family.
• Perform admission and skin assessments and document conditions.
• Administer medications, IVs and wound care; post-operative support.
• Respond to status changes and coordinate care with physicians and staff.
• Supervise CNAs and other support staff; function as charge nurse as assigned.
• Support safety, infection control and quality improvement activities.

Skills

RN leadership

BLS/ACLS

PALS within 6 months

Communication

EHR/documentation

Education

Alaska RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

South Peninsula Hospital in Alaska invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a collaborative 22-bed acute care unit with ICU services. Per diem role offers hands-on care to diverse medical and surgical patients in a breathtaking coastal community.

Requires Alaska RN license, BLS/ACLS; PALS within 6 months; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; strong communication and charting skills; leadership potential as charge nurse when needed.