Registered Nurse - Long Term Care HOT JOB

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits including retirement

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A regional health consortium located in Sitka, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for Long Term Care. The role involves coordinating care for residents, following medical orders, and providing educational support to patients and families. Ideal candidates will possess an accredited nursing degree and active RN licensing in Alaska. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, alongside professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care for diverse residents.
• Participates in patient and family education.
• Follows physician orders and standards of care.

Skills

Proficient in nursing procedures

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to recognize adverse signs

Proficiency in operating medical equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current full Registered Nurse license in Alaska

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of residents of Southeast Alaska. We view our employees as our strongest asset and support their professional development and advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job; it is a fulfilling career with generous benefits including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short-term disability.

Pay Range: $44.57 - $62.80

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care procedures for residents of various ages, considering resident conditions and treatment.
• Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other healthcare team members to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the long-term care setting.
• Follows physician orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures, manuals, hospital and long-term care policies.
• Make clinical decisions independently during shifts; remain accountable for actions taken; consult with the manager/supervisor in difficult situations.
• Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech, LPN, and/or Ward Clerk on the unit during the shift as appropriate.
• Respond to emergencies calmly and apply sound nursing judgments; manage emergencies and changes in patient status.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelor’s, Associate, or Diploma in Nursing).
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state; Direct Hire must have applied for Alaska nursing license before start date; Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis, and processes to provide professional nursing care to residents.
• Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and act promptly in emergencies.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, effects, side effects, and complications.

Skills

• Proficiency in applying scientific principles in operating and monitoring basic and specialized medical equipment (e.g., AED).
• Proficient in nursing procedures and basic care.
• Strong oral and written communication; accurate data entry and ability to communicate findings with the healthcare team.

Ability

• Provide guidance and leadership; work cooperatively with residents, patients, visitors, and healthcare team.
• Implement nursing interventions based on a wide range of diagnoses and expected complications.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts with residents, visitors, or staff.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate and hear; stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
• Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC.
• High Risk Competency - SEARHC.
• Registered Nurse License - Alaska State Board of Nursing.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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