TDY Registered Nurse -Outpatient

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a Registered Nurse for PRN contractor roles delivering comprehensive patient care across the nursing process. Requires Alaska RN license, NLN-approved program, and BLS, with competency-based requirements and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.

The position involves coordinating care for patients from birth to elderly, utilizing culturally aware nursing practices, and contributing to efficient, high-quality outcomes in a rural Alaska

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nursing education program from an NLN-approved institution.
• Alaska RN license in good standing; current BLS.
• Pass/maintain competencies for the position.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate medical information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care based on standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for quality, cost-effective care.
• Apply age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care.
• Supervise unit secretaries and PCTs with the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license in Alaska

NLN-approved nursing program

BLS certification

Tools

EKG/Medical equipment

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

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—the 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.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution.
• Preferred one year experience in health care setting as a Registered Nurse.
• 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 pass and maintain competencies for this position.
• Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)
• Medical equipment as appropriate for position (EKG, Cystoscopy)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Status regarding the practice of Registered Nursing. Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care. Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits. Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Able to administer treatments, medications, interpret diagnostic tests, provide patient/family/significant other education and collaborate with other professions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work in patient care setting.
• Basic EKG skills
• Basic nursing 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise Unit secretaries and PCT’s in collaboration with the Charge Nurse

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

0

Employment Type:

Contractor

Time Type:

PRN

Hours Per Week:

0

FLSA Exempt:

No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affi…

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

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]