Registered Nurse - Part-Time

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 57,390 - 80,851; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long/Short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC in Sitka, AK is seeking an Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive outpatient care in a fast-paced clinic setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and coordinated care across teams.

The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, document outcomes in the EHR, and ensure safety and cultural sensitivity in a team-oriented environment. Part-time, 30 hours/week, with competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• BLS is required.
• Case Management certification - preferred.
• Clinical competency due within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency due within 3 months and every year.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications and treatments safely per orders and policy.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and escalates when needed.
• Provides patient and family education related to care and discharge needs.
• Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

RN license - Alaska

BLS certification

Case Management certification - preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Pay Range:$41.66 - $58.69Part-Time - 30 hrs/week

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting, supporting individuals and families across the continuum of care. This role utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; administer medications and treatments; perform clinical procedures; and provide patient education and care coordination in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams. The Ambulatory RN ensures accurate documentation, adherence to infection control and regulatory standards, and efficient clinic operations while promoting quality outcomes, patient safety, and culturally responsive care in a fast-paced ambulatory environment.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Patient Care

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making (Alaska BON-Aligned)

• Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, and in identifying when consultation, collaboration, or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances, rather than relying solely on standardized protocols.
• Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.
• Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and organizational policy.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Practices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
• Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
• Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Case Management certification - preferred.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months and every year.

New Nursing Program Graduates

• BLS required at the time of hire
• All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g.,
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC
• , as applicable)

Experienced Nurses - New to a Specialty Area:

• Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty-specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire (e.g.,
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC
• , based on practice area requirements

Experienced Nurses

• Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire (e.g.,
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC
• , as applicable to practice area

Nurses with Float Areas:

• Nurses who float to areas other than their primary location must complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty in which they will provide care

High-Risk Competency:

• High-risk competency validation is required for direct patient care nursing roles. The high-risk competencies are specific to the area of practice (e.g., proficiency in complex medical equipment, procedures, interventions, etc.). Competency will be assessed before ending initial preceptorship and no less than annually thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Safety Responsibility

• Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.

Required Certifications

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

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!