Nursing Jobs in Sitka, AK

RN Med-Surg Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

RN - Clinical Resource Nurse - Medical Surgical HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
Pay Range: Pay Range:$44.57 - $62.80 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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. Join Our Team as a Clinical Resource Nurse – Elevate Care, Empower Nurses Are you a passionate RN ready to take your clinical expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Resource Nurse to lead from the front—educating, mentoring, and inspiring our nursing staff while directly enhancing patient care. What You’ll Do: Serve as a trusted clinical resource, guiding staff through best practices and policy adherence. Deliver hands-on training and coaching to elevate RN skill sets across diverse patient populations. Collaborate with leadership to identify educational needs and implement impactful learning strategies. Step in where needed—supporting care delivery, performing specialized procedures, and modeling excellence. Why This Role Matters: You’ll be the bridge between knowledge and practice, helping shape a confident, capable, and compassionate nursing team. Your adaptability and clinical insight will directly influence patient outcomes and staff development. Who You Are: A Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching and mentoring. A flexible, proactive clinician who thrives in dynamic environments. A team player who values collaboration and continuous improvement. *********************************************************** $25K Sign On and Up to $10K Relocation for qualified hire! *********************************************************** Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the department Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing education Provide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans Serves as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skills Function as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectively Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps Develop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skills Utilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting Other Functions: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of care Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families Contribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safety Facilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff training Promotes ethical standards and organizational mission and vision Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadership Performs quality control audits, monitors and reports concerns as they relate to nursing issues to accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standards All other duties as assigned Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required: · Nursing degree required · Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred · Basic Life Support · Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support · Pediatric Advanced Life Support · Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of · Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures · Effectively managing acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment · Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives · Safe medication administration procedures · Various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families · Nursing clinical scope of practice in the state of Alaska Skills in · Conducting comprehensive patient assessments · Performing or assisting in the performance of specialized procedures based on units · Providing patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions · Communication strategies and interpersonal skills Ability to · Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards · Demonstrate clear communication strategies to promote understanding and development · Remain calm and professional in potentially high-stress situations Computer Skills · Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint · Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable · Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails Other Qualifications Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed Travel Required: Limited Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities: · Responsible for complying with safe work rules · Reports all accidents and injuries immediately per policy · Cooperates in all accident and injury investigations per policy · Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions · Adheres and promotes the adherence of infection control guidelines · Adheres and promotes the adherence of regulatory standards, such as OSHA Work Environment: Work in an environment with regular exposure to infectious disease and biohazards · Acute care hospital setting · The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently Employee must be able to reach above head and bend below waist Note: This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee will be held accountable. However, as the position evolves, an employee should expect to complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here. Required Certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, 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!
RN Infusion Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Registered Nurse - HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
$41.66 - $58.69 / hour
Pay Range: Pay Range:$41.66 - $58.69 *********************************************************** $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire! *********************************************************** 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 Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe administration and monitoring of intravenous therapies, biologics, blood products, and other specialty infusions in accordance with evidence‑based practice. This role includes patient education, management of infusion reactions, and coordination with providers and pharmacy services. Must be competent in the use of all equipment in specialty. On‑call may be required. 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. 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are both required 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. Experience None required. 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 : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - 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!
RN OR PACU Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
$44.57 - $62.80 / hour
Pay Range: Pay Range:$44.57 - $62.80 ********************************************************************************* $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire! ********************************************************************************* This position is located within the Operating Room of SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. Multi-tasks efficiently and ensures the surgical cases proceed throughout the day in a timely manner. Utilizes after-hour call services, to staff the Operating Rooms (OR), for nights, holidays and weekends. Is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Clinical decisions are made initially independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor in difficult situations, requiring additional input. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergency environment. On Call OR Registered Nurse responds to all surgical emergencies. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of surgical technologist and/or surgical schedulers on unit during shift. 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. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence; sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity and/or patients’ preference; anticipates potential problems; adapts to change on the area by setting priorities for emergencies, changes in patient status and unusual occurrences; initiates, manages, and documents the nursing procedures consistent with scientific principle and departmental policy; Observes interviews and assesses surgery patients during perioperative phase. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of physicians' pre- and post-op orders, standing orders and post anesthesia protocol. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the anesthesiologist, anesthetist, or surgeon. Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and other data relevant to surgical patients in a accurate, efficient and timely manner. Collaborates with members of the surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, and implementing surgical intervention in management of patient’s peri-operative health care. initiates action to reduce, correct, or prevent immediate, ongoing, or potential risks to the patient; facilitates healing by providing nursing care that is individualized, goal oriented, based on scientific principles and the nursing process; seeks out resources when beyond the scope of skill, knowledge or experience; explains test, procedures, and disease process to patient/significant others; communicates and interacts with patient/significant others in a positive and supportive way; takes steps to decrease stress and/or increase effectiveness of coping mechanisms of patient/significant others; Operates and monitors specialized perioperative equipment. . Demonstrate knowledge and skills in dealing with expectant mother/baby care for c-sections. Monitors patients having surgical procedure under local anesthesia by assessing cardiopulmonary, respiratory, and hemodynamic status and pain levels. Responsible for independent management of patients undergoing local anesthesia. When called in for emergency functions as team leader and supervises on call team members. Scrub duties when needed. Will take O.R. Call as assigned by immediate supervisor. Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed. Carries out treatments and procedures per scope of practice and abides/promotes ASPAN/AORN standards. Utilizes the AORN Standards of Care to develop, implement, evaluate nursing plan of care for the peri-operative patient. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care. Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities of pain relief. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to recognize the desired effects, side effects and complications on their use. Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms, which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life saving procedures. Knowledge of human behavior during stressful situations to exercise emotional control, tact, patience, and reliability in carrying out patient care. Correctly labels and processes all operative specimens. Communicates with staff, patients, significant others and other members of the healthcare team in a way that is supportive, constructive, and positive; gives feedback to other staff and healthcare team members in regard to behavior that does not support achievement; assists in the orientation of new staff, travelers, and students by sharing knowledge, experience and verbal encouragement; guides others in choosing nursing intervention, developing skills and applying knowledge; follows and directs others to follow corporate, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures and patient care standards; supports the area and overall Nursing services mission by assigning staff to productive tasks and floating to other units as needed; provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures, and patient care standards; able to perform as Contact RN leading assigned RNs, CNAs and Techs and accomplishes all assigned patient care and area support activities during the shift. Other duties as assigned. Attends and participates in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings; applies information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with nurse manager regarding area or department issues; completes annual competencies, evaluation material, maintains certifications and licensure; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to Nurse Manager or Administrative Manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility by assisting others in the delivery of patient care. as appropriate. Demonstrates a willingness to float to various departments as needed . Ability to act as Charge RN as directed. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license. Commission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for a O-2 to O-3. BLS required. ACLS and PALS required to be obtained within 6 months of hire date. High school diploma or equivalent required. Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year Experience Required One year’s clinical nurse experience preferred. Prior experience in specialty is preferred. Knowledge of Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis, and processes (including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide professional nursing care to patients. Competency to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications in their use. Skills in Skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: defibrillator, gastric and thoracic suction, EKG machines, etc.). Proficient in nursing procedures and basic nursing care. Oral and written communication skills, can enter and retrieve patient data accurately, can verbally communicate findings with healthcare team. Strong sound decision-making, critical thinking skills, long range planning and goal setting skills to provide both support and a vision for the department. Ability to Ability to provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members. Ability to implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, medical and psychosocial disorders, the normal course of disease and anticipated complications. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs. Required Certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, 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!
RN OR Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
$41.66 - $58.69 / hour
Pay Range: Pay Range:$41.66 - $58.69 ***************************************************************************** $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire! ***************************************************************************** Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. 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. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job 50% charge nurse role, 50% primary circulator with on call/call back expectations. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of physicians' pre- and post-op orders, standing orders and post anesthesia protocol. Observes interviews and assesses surgery patients during perioperative phase. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the anesthesiologist, anesthetist, or surgeon. Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and other data relevant to surgical patients in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Collaborates with members of the surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, and implementing surgical intervention in management of patient’s peri-operative health care. Initiates action to reduce, correct, or prevent immediate, ongoing, or potential risks to the patient. Seeks out resources when beyond the scope of skill, knowledge, or experience. Explains test, procedures, and disease process to patient/significant others; communicates and interacts with patient/significant others in a positive and supportive way; takes steps to decrease stress and/or increase effectiveness of coping mechanisms of patient/significant others. Operates and monitors specialized perioperative equipment. Monitors patients having surgical procedure under local anesthesia by assessing cardiopulmonary, respiratory, and hemodynamic status and pain levels. Responsible for independent management of patients undergoing local anesthesia. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care Other Functions Assists in the orientation of new staff, travelers, and students by sharing knowledge, experience, and verbal encouragement; guides others in choosing nursing intervention, developing skills, and applying knowledge; follows and directs others to follow corporate, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, and patient care standards. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Oversees day to day operations for Pre-Op, OR, PACU under the direction of the Surgery Director. Facilitates lunch breaks and helps with room turnover when not acting as a primary circulator. Acts as float staff to all perioperative areas when not acting as primary circulator. Completes daily staff assignments. Organizes the daily surgery schedule. Assures that all supplies are put away and cases are pulled for the following day. Assures that ORs are set up and ready for the next day’s cases. Consistently communicates with the Surgery Director regarding the day to day operations: staffing, daily schedule, department flow, operational concerns, quality concerns, patient care concerns, staff/physician concerns. Performs daily pre-op chart reviews and calls, or delegates them as needed. Compiles monthly call schedule through collaboration with perioperative staff. Provides leadership to staff and/or escalates appropriately up the chain of command any safety/quality breach in the absence of the Surgery Director. Assists Surgery Director with projects/activities such as quality, policy review, compliance, infection prevention, chart audits. May attend meetings with or in absence of the Surgery Director as requested. Maintains a professional demeanor and leads by example in the charge nurse role. Respects the confidentiality of this role and may from time to time be involved with privileged information. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Education required to obtain a valid, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska– required Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license. Commission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for a 0 – 2 to 0 – 3 BLS (Basic Life Support) until ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) upon hire, if not, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date - required. High school diploma or GED. Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year Experience Required Previous supervision or lead experience preferred. Two years of experience as an OR circulator. Knowledge of Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis, and processes (including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide professional nursing care to patients. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications in their use. Skills in Skills to apply scientific principles in operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment Skills in nursing procedures and basic nursing care. Oral and written communication skills, can enter and retrieve patient data accurately, can verbally communicate findings with healthcare team. Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills Ability to Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and to act promptly in emergency situations Ability to provide guidance, leadership, and work cooperatively with others by establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members. Ability to implement appropriate nursing therapeutic interventions based on the knowledge of a wide variety of nursing diagnosis, medical and psychosocial disorders, and the normal course of disease and anticipated complications. Make strong sound decisions, use critical thinking skills, engage in long range planning and goal setting and ability to provide both support and a vision for the department. Required Certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Registered Nurse Manager - Specialty HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
Pay Range:$50.14 - $70.35 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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. *********************************************************** $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire! *********************************************************** Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Leadership/Management Provide day to day leadership and mentoring to the clinic staff to proactively reduce all barriers to access, standardize consistent processes and improve the patient experience. Identify and correct any staff and clinic flow or system issues. Mentor staff and constantly seek feedback from nursing and other clinic staff and providers. Hold regular clinic meetings to promote staff engagement, consistency, and improve clinic quality, safety, efficiency and patient experience. Act as an overall clinic leader to improve specialty & surgery clinic services. Staffing Recruit, orient, and mentor staff. Provide for professional growth and development of nursing and clinic staff. Orient personnel concerning all new policies, procedures, routines and operating new equipment. Address employee relations issues timely with the help of the Specialty Director, as needed. Direct and supervise nursing and clinic staff where indicated in assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients to assure the highest quality of patient care is being provided. Oversee annual competencies for all nursing and clinic staff. Responsible for the maintenance of certifications and licenses, and systematic evaluation of Nursing Services QI/QA activities. Assure daily clinic staffing is adequate. Promote outstanding quality customer service through teamwork and communication. Other Establish and maintain supplies for clinic. Recommend purchase of new or replacement equipment. Maintain constant Joint Commission readiness for relevant areas including making sure policies, processes and the care environment are in compliance. Maintain annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements. Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services. Additional Details: Education Associate's degree in Nursing Bachelor's degree preferred Experience 5 years of varied clinical nurse experience including 1 year in the ambulatory care environment 2 year of supervisory/managerial experience in the health care field License and Certification A valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska OR licensed in another State and obtain Alaska license within 6 months of hire Active BLS Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years Knowledge of Knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment. Knowledge and demonstrated use of customer service principles. Knowledge and demonstrated use of safety and infection control principles. Skills in Clinical skills including a complete assessment, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection. Technical skills including use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment. Application of effective oral and written communications skills. Skills in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. Effective leadership skills, in a healthcare environment. Abilities Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment. Ability to maintain compliance with annual competencies. Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments. Ability to anticipate needs of others and to seek help when appropriate. Ability to move at a quick pace, stand for long periods of time, ability to bend, stoop, climb and move to the floor. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs. Position Information: Work Shift:Exempt If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
RN Labor and Delivery Med-Surg Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

RN - ED/IP/LTC and Specialty Roles with $25K Sign on and $10K Relo!

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
Pay Range: Pay Range:$44.57 - $62.80 *********************************************************** $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire! *********************************************************** The registered nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include provider’s orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families. Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor and/or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech. 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. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to assure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents. Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards. Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary. Ensure each patient’s/resident’s right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel. Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followed Create and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment. Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) concerning training. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON. Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients’/residents’ rights are protected. Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used. Make independent decisions regarding nursing care. Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc. Assure that all nurses’ notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patient’s response to care. Notify physician of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms. Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. Report needs to the CNO/DON or Purchasing Agent. Attend and participate in staff/department meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., as approved. Give and receive nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift work hours. Receive verbal orders from physicians and chart on the physician’s order sheet or the electronic medical record. Transcribe physician’s orders to the electronic documentations system, lab slips, MAR, dietary requisitions, etc. Complete work requisitions for unsafe conditions or equipment repairs. Observe, record, and report to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed. Physical Working Conditions Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately so that the position requirements can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health. Must demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and (at times) hostile people within the facility. May be required to life patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. #Relocation1 Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate’s degree in nursing, or Diploma in nursing) Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license. BLS, ACLS, and PALS or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained biannually thereafter. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred (Required for ED nurses). High school diploma or equivalent required. Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year Experience Required None required. Acute care, emergency department, and/or long-term care experience preferred. Knowledge of Nursing/medical practices and procedures Laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and/or long-term care. Skills in Working harmoniously with and supervising professional and non-professional personnel. Seeking out new methods and principles; incorporating them into existing nursing practices. Ability to Read, write, and speak English fluently. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public. Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objective, policies, procedures, etc., of the Nursing Service Department. Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. Maintain the appearance of nursing areas. Perform regular inspections of nursing unit for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties. Utilize patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm. Handle patients/residents based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs. #Relocation1 Required Certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, 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!
Surgical Tech Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Surgical Technologist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
Pay Range: Pay Range:$27.81 - $38.62 Provides support to surgeons to ensure the highest quality care to patients during surgical procedures. 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. HOT JOB! *************************************************************** $25,000 Sign on Bonus! $10,000 Relocation Bonus! Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries. Anticipates the surgeon’s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs. Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures. Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care. Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed. Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards). Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards. Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians. Other Functions Participates in assigned committees. Other duties as assigned. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required High School Diploma or GED Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire or in certain instances, “on the job training” specific experience greater than five years may substitute for certification. Current BLS certification or within three months of hire and bi-annually thereafter Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year Experience Required Experience is preferred Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices and other supplies Wound healing and complications Normal growth, development and life cycle changes, including physical, behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided. Skills in Sterile technique and processing Patient positioning Ability to Handle requests that are made during the surgery. Required Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Surgical Technician Certification - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
RN Infusion Full-time
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Registered Nurse - Infusion Services HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka, AK
$38 - $54 / hour
Pay Range: Pay Range:$38.93 - $54.76 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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. The Registered Nurse for Infusion Services provides comprehensive nursing care to Infusion patients as well as nursing care directed toward patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. *********************************************************** $25K Sign On and $10K Relo for qualified hire! *********************************************************** Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Facilitates and oversees infusion patient referrals of tests and treatments to other offices or specialties for continuation of care while maintaining, reviewing, and documenting pertinent information in the patient’s chart. Coordinates and oversees appointment scheduling for infusion patients. Posts patient test and examination results, communicating with referring provider and infusion patients to complete circle of care. Observes and reports infusion patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, immunizations, and procedures to referring providers, recording all pertinent information in the patient’s chart. Assists with supervision of clinic staff, providing direction, guidance, and referral as necessary for optimal daily infusion patient care flow and utilization of resources. Participates in staff development activities to maintain current professional knowledge and licensure. Assesses and prepares the needs of each infusion patient. Ensure prior authorization is initiated as needed per the patient referral for infusion services. Administer specialty IV fluids via peripherally or centrally placed catheters, using infusion order sets as prescribed by patient’s referring specialist and/or primary care provider. Maintain CVC, PICC, or other IV access devices per INS/ONS and facility guidelines. Identify, assess, and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions; evaluates actual or potential patient health problems. Prepares for infusion patients prior to administration (i.e., reviews orders, effectively communicate with referring physician, oncologist, and pharmacy) Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about post-discharge care programs. Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to review the plan of care of the patient’s condition warrants. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keeps current on advances in oncology/infusion nursing care by participating in education programs. Oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physician orders. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations. Provides safe, effective, appropriate, and comprehensive infusion services to infusion patients as well as provides education and follow-up care after patients have been released from infusion therapy. Other Functions Support and maintain SEARHC’s commitment with all patients, visitors, outside entities, and each other. Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care. Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs. Comply with SEARHC Hospital policies and procedures. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license. Education required to obtain a valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska. BLS and ACLS Commission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for a O-2 to O-3. High school diploma or equivalent required. Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years Experience Required 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred. Prior experience in Specialty is preferred. Knowledge of Knowledge and ability to use nursing information to develop an individualized nursing care plan. Knowledge of regulatory agencies documentation requirement and ability to accurately and completely document clinical data. Knowledge of a variety of nursing specifications related to specialties including, but not limited to, pediatrics, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, mental health, geriatrics and palliative medicine. This includes age specific aspects of nursing care. Knowledge of disease processes to recognize their effects, side effects and complications. This includes knowledge of the appropriate therapeutic nursing intervention along with the ability to perform complex nursing care based on the specific needs of the patient. Knowledge of the pharmacology of various medications (both legal and illegal substances), their therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse reactions, oxygen therapy and airway management. Skills in Skill in operating, maintaining, and caring for specialized medical devices and equipment used, including but not limited to cardiac, cardiovascular access devices, central lines, phlebotomy. Skills in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. Effective leadership skills, in a healthcare environment. Ability to Ability to independently operate IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, non-invasive blood pressure machines, AED computers and computer-based systems, utilize electronic health record, and electronic medication inventory system. Ability to manage high patient volumes and manage multiple patients at one time. Ability to use critical thinking skills, function independently and make decisions based on standards. Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations, including the implementation of life saving procedures. Ability to provide good customer service with a patient-centered approach. Ability to perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs. Required Certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - 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!