Registered Nurse II ICU CCU

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide 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. This position supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• A competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, 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
• Roth 403(b) Retirement Contributions
• Discretionary Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off starting 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 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.