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

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses

Competitive benefits

Positive work culture

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Alaska is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee nursing activities and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include developing nursing standards, supervising staff, and training personnel. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing, have a current RN license in Alaska, and obtain necessary certifications like BLS and ACLS. This position emphasizes teamwork and emotional stability while providing care in a beautiful natural setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school required.
• Must obtain BLS and ACLS certifications within 6 months.
• Prior experience in acute care or long-term care preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing activities and ensure patient safety.
• Develop nursing policies and procedures.
• Train and supervise nursing staff.
• Complete required record-keeping and reporting to CNO/DON; communicate with physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Emotional stability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent

Current Registered Nursing license in Alaska

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

Nursing degree (BSN/ASN/ Diploma)

Tools

EMR / electronic records

MAR / ordering systems

Inventory & supply management

Job description

* Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety.* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to assure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.* Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards.* Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.* Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.* Ensure each patient’s/resident’s right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel.* Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followed* Create and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment.* Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) concerning training.* Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON.* Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help* Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients’/residents’ rights are protected.* Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used.* Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.* Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc.* Assure that all nurses’ notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patient’s response to care.* Notify physician of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms.* Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. Report needs to the CNO/DON or Purchasing Agent.* Attend and participate in staff/department meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., as approved.* Give and receive nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift work hours.* Receive verbal orders from physicians and chart on the physician’s order sheet or the electronic medical record.* Transcribe physician’s orders to the electronic documentations system, lab slips, MAR, dietary requisitions, etc.* Complete work requisitions for unsafe conditions or equipment repairs.* Observe, record, and report to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.* Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed.* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.* Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately so that the position requirements can be fully met.* Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies.* Must be in good general health.* Must demonstrate emotional stability.* Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and (at times) hostile people within the facility.* May be required to life patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc.**Education,** **Certifications, and Licenses Required*** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate’s degree in nursing, or Diploma in nursing)* Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.* Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.* BLS, ACLS, and PALS or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained biannually thereafter.* Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 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* None required.* Acute care, emergency department, and/or long-term care experience preferred.* Working harmoniously with and supervising professional and non-professional personnel.* Seeking out new methods and principles; incorporating them into existing nursing practices.* Read, write, and speak English fluently.* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.* Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objective, policies, procedures, etc., of the Nursing Service Department.* Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.* Maintain the appearance of nursing areas.* Perform regular inspections of nursing unit for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.* Utilize patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.* Handle patients/residents based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.**We Want You to Join our Team** Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion