Nursing House Supervisor (PRN)

About the role

The role involves acting as a resource center for the tribal health organizations, local clinics, rural and local hospitals, and providers to expedite transfers into and from ANMC. This position also systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and healthcare services, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services and patient outcomes.
• Evaluates own performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational criteria identifying areas of strength, as well as areas for professional/practice development.
• Promotes research and integrates evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practice in the delivery of nursing care to the appropriate population.
• Promotes and monitors regulatory agency, patient safety standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing.
• Ensures access to healthcare for Alaska Natives.
• Represents ANTHC in external contacts with partners, agencies, and outside counsel as required.
• Aids and supports ANTHC leadership in developing current and long-range ANTHC goals and objectives, and in the achievement of those goals and objectives.
• Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice.
• Ensures quality of care to patients and families represents "best in class," promotes satisfaction of internal and external customers.
• Collaborates with hospital departments to coordinate information and assure effective communications.

Requirements

Non-supervisory - Five (5) years experience in acute care and/or emergency nursing. Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics. Knowledge of national nursing standards. Knowledge of patient/client and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care. Knowledge of healthcare systems and patient flow. Effective communication and collaboration skills with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Knowledge of national nursing standards.
• Knowledge of patient/client and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and patient flow.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders.
• Skilled in evaluating factors related to quality, safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
• Skilled in using evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards to guide improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Pay

Competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• 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.
• 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.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Minimum Experience Qualification: Non-supervisory - Five (5) years experience in acute care and/or emergency nursing. Minimum Certification Qualification: Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska. Minimum Certification Qualification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card, ACLS. Preferred Certification Qualification: PALS certification is preferred.