Rural Registered Nurse

searhc; Klawock (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Rural Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care across all ages in Southeast Alaska. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety and positive patient experiences.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, timely documentation, medication administration, and culturally sensitive education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another US state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS encouraged/expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and per orders.
• Documents interventions and outcomes in the EHR.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and escalates as needed.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Education for patients

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license (Alaska or another US state)

BLS

ACLS (expected)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$41.66 - $58.69

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 Rural Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients of all ages, including urgent and emergent cases. Key responsibilities include but not limited to collaboration with medical providers, observing and evaluating patient conditions, documenting interventions and outcomes, administering therapeutic measures as ordered, and operating specialized medical equipment and computer-based health information systems. The role also involves performing patient triage, offering guidance or directing care as needed, maintaining a sterile and safe environment, and ensuring proper equipment management. Effective communication, proactive support for clinic staff and providers, and adherence to quality control and SEARHC standards is essential.

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)

Consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice for Registered Nurses, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care. The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment to:

• 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.
• Maintains required competencies and certifications.
• Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.

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 or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of hire. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Ca