TDY Registered Nurse - Inpatient Med/Surg

RPMGlobal; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Temporary TDY assignment

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a TDY Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Med/Surg unit in Bethel, AK. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care and collaborating with a rural health team to support patients from birth to elderly populations.

Responsibilities include initial and 24-hour re-assessments, and adherence to standards, with a minimum NLN-approved nursing program and Alaska RN license. This temporary, TDY position requires BLS and crisis-intervention training.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an NLN-approved nursing program.
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred depending on position.
• Alaska RN license in good standing; current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for safe outcomes.
• Assess and reassess patients every 24 hours.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Education

NLN approved nursing program

Tools

Medical equipment

Office equipment

Computer literacy

Job description

TDY Registered Nurse - Inpatient Med/Surg Department Nursing Unit - Med/Surg Location Bethel Employment Duration Temporary

TDY Registered Nurse - Inpatient Med/Surg

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers -Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professional to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient care and to achieve the best possible patient outcome. Serves as a resource person when the situation requires. Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation's mission statement.Is responsible for care of all patients from birth to elderly, including post-surgical and behavioral health patients.Is responsible for conducting the initial assessment and re-assessment every 24 hours.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution.

Minimum Experience: New graduates accepted.Minimum experience preferred dependant on position.

License, Certification, Registration:

In addition, must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse.Current BLS.The successful candidate will be required to passand maintain competencies for this position.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.

Equipment/Tools:

Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)

Medical equipment as appropriate for position.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient oral and written communication skills.

1. Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Status regarding thepractice of Registered Nursing. Cognitive and technical knowledgerequired with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care.Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability forindependent actions within prescribed limits. Able to utilize the nursingprocess in the provision of patient care.Able to administer treatments, medications, interpret diagnostic tests, provide patient/family/significantother education and collaborate with other professions.

Managing Behavioral Health Patients and therapeutic communication.

2. Knowledge of medical terminology.

3. Ability to work in patient care setting.

4. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to document actions involved in care delivery. Ability to follow guidelines and procedures.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care.

5. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent draw and interpret graphs, and input computer information.

6. REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Unit secretaries and PCT’s in collaboration with the Charge Nurse

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Additional Information:

ID: 18777

Location: Bethel

Department: Nursing Unit - Med/Surg

Employment Duration: Temporary

Temporary Status: Direct TDY

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 75.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.