AK RN EmergencyAcute Care Wrangell

Location: Wrangell AK

$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!
$25K annual geographic differential pay on top of base!

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 providers 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.

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 patients/residents 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 patients 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 physicians order sheet or the electronic medical record.
Transcribe physicians 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 patients condition and reaction to drugs treatments and significant incidents.
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed.

Education Certifications and Licenses Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelors degree in nursing Associates 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.