Geriatric RN - Long-Term Care & Critical Care

Norton Sound Health Corp; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation invites applications for a Registered Nurse - QCC in Nome, AK. You will assess, plan, and deliver skilled nursing care to elder and disabled patients, following professional standards and organizational values.

Key responsibilities include patient assessments, implementing interventions, assisting physicians, performing tests and medications as prescribed, and triage during emergencies. A 3–5 year RN background in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general patient care with an emphasis in long-term care.
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to care for health care customers of elders and disabled
• Carry out patient assessments, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of interventions, evaluate the patients response to the interventions including emotional, social and safety needs
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
• Perform various patient tests and administer medications as prescribed by physician
• Triage, prioritize, and assist in the stabilization, resuscitation, crisis intervention and /or emergency preparedness of the customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Norton Sound Health Corporation invites applications for a Registered Nurse - QCC in Nome, AK. You will assess, plan, and deliver skilled nursing care to elder and disabled patients, following professional standards and organizational values.

Key responsibilities include patient assessments, implementing interventions, assisting physicians, performing tests and medications as prescribed, and triage during emergencies. A 3–5 year RN background in long-term care is preferred.