Registered Nurse II Cath Lab- Hybrid OR- $10,000 Sign on Bonus
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs.
Responsible for quality and safe delivery of patient care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for meeting expectations for compliance in all required documentation. Practices privacy and confidentiality of patient and center information by abiding by HIPPA privacy & security policies. Follows established protocols and standards for delivery of patient care in compliance with nursing process and practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and National Patient Safety Standards. Reports to the Manager of the Hybrid OR/Cath Lab for all job duties and together have responsibility for the adherence to clinical practice standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals.
Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.
Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning & delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs.
Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.
Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Directs the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs and PSAs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
1 . Provides quality and safe delivery of patient care services.
a . Utilizes nursing knowledge, collects and analyzes patient health information to determine diagnoses, identify and anticipate potential outcomes, continuously assesses the patient’s status toward the attainment of positive outcomes, working collaboratively with the healthcare team.
b . Anticipates unexpected outcomes, maintains preparedness to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, responsible for being knowledgeable of emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
c . Participates in facilitating work flow, maintaining high standards of care, correcting deficiencies in documentation, and maintaining an awareness of the patient’s need for comfort, privacy, and safety.
d . Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social, and emotional care. Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations and accurately completes all required nursing documentation.
e . Performs preoperative patient assessments prior to transporting patients to the procedural environment and assists anesthesia as needed.
f . Communication and collaboration with team members regarding patient care is demonstrated on a regular basis.
g . Demonstrates procedural knowledge, supplies, equipment, and their location.
h . Adaptive to competing demands and changing needs of patients and procedures.
i . Administers medications and solutions to sterile field as ordered and ensures proper labeling, preparation, and collection of all specimens. Ensures safe handling and proper transport of specimens.
j . Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
2 . Demonstrates effective written/verbal communication.
a . Skill in conflict resolution is demonstrated.
b . Communicates with pre, intra, and post-procedural staff as needed regarding patient care and ensures all department specific paperwork is accurate and complete.
c . Communicates information obtained from providers to members of the interdisciplinary team for patient care, procedural needs and/or expectations.
d . Attends departmental staff meetings led by department manager.
e . Changes in patient care delivery impacting procedures are communicated to team members in a timely manner.
f . Supports the implementation of departmental process improvement initiatives as directed by the department manager.
g . Communicates promptly with manager, biomedical engineering, and field service representatives to address needed operational repairs in a timely fashion .
h . Responsible for communicating inventory needs, requests by providers, and performing monthly checks for expirations.
3 . Complies with Hospital policies and procedures.
a . Job performance is demonstrated to be in compliance with Alaska Native Medical Center's policies and procedures.
b . Maintenance of confidentiality of patient information is demonstrated per policy and procedure.
c . Infection control and safety policies and procedures are implemented per policy and procedure.
d . Patient concerns are consistently addressed per policy and procedure.
4 . Provides education for nursing units, patients and patient families.
a . Identification and provision of educational needs for supporting units, patients, patient families, and team members is demonstrated.
5 . Participates in personal professional growth and development.
a . Professional career objectives are developed and implemented.
b . Current knowledge regarding professional career in the delivery of health care services is demonstrated.
c . Review of current literature regarding health care is demonstrated and continuous.
P erforms other duties as assigned.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory-based care for patients.
Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.
Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
An Associate Degree in Nursing. Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Specific experience may be required for each work area.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current Basic Life Support card required.
All other certifications as required for specific work area: New Employees must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire; New graduates must obtain the required certifications within 18 months of hire; Contract and MOA employees must come to us with the required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts/MOAs, and must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
Preferred Education Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Preferred Certification Qualification
National certification is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, pharmacology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to collaboratively develop the plan of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients.
Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.
Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
A bility to handle stress and stressful situations.
A bility to work with people in such a manner that ensures positive outcomes and promotes success in achieving departmental goals and objectives.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A ssociates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
mInimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory - One (1) year nursing experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or related field AND three (3) years of nursing experience in Critical Care.
Supervisory – None
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
C urrent registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
C urrent Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
A ll other certifications as required for specific work area: New Employees must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire; Contract and MOA employees must come to us with the required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts/MOAs, and must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
B achelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Preferred Experience Qualification
M inimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab or Critical Care Nursing experience.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N ational Certification preferred.
a Dditional Requirements
D epending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs.
Responsible for quality and safe delivery of patient care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for meeting expectations for compliance in all required documentation. Practices privacy and confidentiality of patient and center information by abiding by HIPPA privacy & security policies. Follows established protocols and standards for delivery of patient care in compliance with nursing process and practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and National Patient Safety Standards. Reports to the Manager of the Hybrid OR/Cath Lab for all job duties and together have responsibility for the adherence to clinical practice standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals.
Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.
Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning & delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs.
Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.
Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Directs the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs and PSAs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
1 . Provides quality and safe delivery of patient care services.
a . Utilizes nursing knowledge, collects and analyzes patient health information to determine diagnoses, identify and anticipate potential outcomes, continuously assesses the patient’s status toward the attainment of positive outcomes, working collaboratively with the healthcare team.
b . Anticipates unexpected outcomes, maintains preparedness to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, responsible for being knowledgeable of emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
c . Participates in facilitating work flow, maintaining high standards of care, correcting deficiencies in documentation, and maintaining an awareness of the patient’s need for comfort, privacy, and safety.
d . Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social, and emotional care. Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations and accurately completes all required nursing documentation.
e . Performs preoperative patient assessments prior to transporting patients to the procedural environment and assists anesthesia as needed.
f . Communication and collaboration with team members regarding patient care is demonstrated on a regular basis.
g . Demonstrates procedural knowledge, supplies, equipment, and their location.
h . Adaptive to competing demands and changing needs of patients and procedures.
i . Administers medications and solutions to sterile field as ordered and ensures proper labeling, preparation, and collection of all specimens. Ensures safe handling and proper transport of specimens.
j . Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
2 . Demonstrates effective written/verbal communication.
a . Skill in conflict resolution is demonstrated.
b . Communicates with pre, intra, and post-procedural staff as needed regarding patient care and ensures all department specific paperwork is accurate and complete.
c . Communicates information obtained from providers to members of the interdisciplinary team for patient care, procedural needs and/or expectations.
d . Attends departmental staff meetings led by department manager.
e . Changes in patient care delivery impacting procedures are communicated to team members in a timely manner.
f . Supports the implementation of departmental process improvement initiatives as directed by the department manager.
g . Communicates promptly with manager, biomedical engineering, and field service representatives to address needed operational repairs in a timely fashion .
h . Responsible for communicating inventory needs, requests by providers, and performing monthly checks for expirations.
3 . Complies with Hospital policies and procedures.
a . Job performance is demonstrated to be in compliance with Alaska Native Medical Center's policies and procedures.
b . Maintenance of confidentiality of patient information is demonstrated per policy and procedure.
c . Infection control and safety policies and procedures are implemented per policy and procedure.
d . Patient concerns are consistently addressed per policy and procedure.
4 . Provides education for nursing units, patients and patient families.
a . Identification and provision of educational needs for supporting units, patients, patient families, and team members is demonstrated.
5 . Participates in personal professional growth and development.
a . Professional career objectives are developed and implemented.
b . Current knowledge regarding professional career in the delivery of health care services is demonstrated.
c . Review of current literature regarding health care is demonstrated and continuous.
P erforms other duties as assigned.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory-based care for patients.
Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.
Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
An Associate Degree in Nursing. Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Specific experience may be required for each work area.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current Basic Life Support card required.
All other certifications as required for specific work area: New Employees must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire; New graduates must obtain the required certifications within 18 months of hire; Contract and MOA employees must come to us with the required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts/MOAs, and must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
Preferred Education Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Preferred Certification Qualification
National certification is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, pharmacology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to collaboratively develop the plan of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients.
Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.
Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
A bility to handle stress and stressful situations.
A bility to work with people in such a manner that ensures positive outcomes and promotes success in achieving departmental goals and objectives.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A ssociates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
mInimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory - One (1) year nursing experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or related field AND three (3) years of nursing experience in Critical Care.
Supervisory – None
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
C urrent registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
C urrent Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
A ll other certifications as required for specific work area: New Employees must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire; Contract and MOA employees must come to us with the required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts/MOAs, and must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
B achelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Preferred Experience Qualification
M inimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab or Critical Care Nursing experience.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N ational Certification preferred.
a Dditional Requirements
D epending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
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