Registered Nurse - $25K Sign on and $10K Relo!

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 61,399 - 86,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is seeking a registered nurse in Sitka, Alaska. The position offers a competitive pay range of $44.57 - $62.80, along with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will perform a variety of nursing care procedures while maintaining compliance with health regulations. Responsibilities include making clinical decisions, supervising staff, and ensuring quality patient care.

Generous benefits including health insurance and retirement plans are also provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Diploma).
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform nursing care procedures.
• Make clinical decisions and maintain accountability.
• Delegate and supervise CNAs/Techs.

Skills

Nursing and medical knowledge

Clinical competency

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Empathy

Education

Registered Nursing license

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job description

Pay Range: $44.57 - $62.80. Sign‑on bonus up to $25K and relocation assistance up to $10K for qualified hires.

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium that serves the health interests of residents of Southeast Alaska. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages while complying with provider orders, standards of care, nursing policies and hospital procedures.
• Work independently to complete assignments, making clinical decisions during scheduled shifts and maintaining complete accountability for all actions.
• Consult with the manager, supervisor or ancillary departments for difficult situations requiring additional input or resources.
• React calmly and make sound nursing judgments in emergent situations.
• Delegate and supervise CNAs/Techs, ensuring proper delegation and supervision.
• Provide total nursing activities for patients/residents during working hours, ensuring safety and quality of care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with inter‑departmental and other facility personnel to assure nursing services meet patient/resident needs.
• Assist in developing nursing objectives and standards, and in creating and maintaining nursing procedure manuals, care plans, and policies.
• Interpret policies and procedures for personnel, patients, visitors, and families; ensure fair and equitable treatment, privacy, and civil rights are upheld.
• Enforce infection control procedures and isolation techniques; maintain a positive, warm, and personal environment.
• Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations for training to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Director of Nursing (DON).
• Complete administrative requirements such as necessary forms and reports, then submit them to the CNO/DON.
• Evaluate and assist in medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient/resident care information to protect rights.
• Evaluate emergencies and determine appropriate emergency measures; apply independent decision‑making regarding nursing care.
• Complete required record‑keeping forms on admission, discharge, transfer, and other documentation; ensure nursing notes are informative and descriptive.
• Notify the physician of accidents and complete incident reports; maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
• Attend staff/department meetings and workshops as approved; give and receive nursing reports during shift changes.
• Receive verbal orders from physicians, chart orders, and transcribe them into the electronic medical record, lab slips, MAR, dietary requisitions, etc.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment repair needs to the CNO/DON or purchasing agent.
• Observe, record, and report patient response to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to the physician.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary or directed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Diploma).
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state; direct hires must apply for an Alaska license before start date, agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained biannually.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred (required for ED nurses).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years; high‑risk competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.
• No prior experience required; acute care, emergency department, and/or long‑term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines for hospital and long‑term care settings.
• Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English fluently.
• Independent decision‑making when warranted by circumstances.
• Skill in dealing tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Capability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret nursing service department programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of nursing areas; perform regular inspections for sanitation, order, and safety.
• Utilize patience, tactfulness, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
• Handle patients/residents at various functional levels with sensitivity and care.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate items, and occasionally climb or balance. Lift or move up to 50 lbs. Intermittently move throughout the workday. Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress is required. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC
• High Risk Competency – SEARHC
• Registered Nurse License – State of Alaska – Alaska State Board of Nursing