Registered Nurse Manager (RN) - Medical/Surgical 3West

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership.

Living in Fairbanks

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town - the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District "Schools of Choice"| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation $44.18 - $73.20 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500
• Temporary Housing 90 Days Provided
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs

Shifts Available

Full Time; Nights; 36hr/wk; 12hr Shifts

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management.
• Assures appropriate patient assignments to beds and staff.
• Completes daily rounding on patients and staff to ensure quality provision of care.
• Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention.
• Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Aligns and manages to metrics.
• Develops leadership skills among staff including communication, decision-making problem-solving/critical thinking and employee engagement.
• Leads the development of staff and supports career advancement opportunities.
• Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
• Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts.
• Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention.
• Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
• Assists in the development of the operational and capital budget, provides daily operational resource management including staff, supplies, and equipment, and ensures optimal productivity for the department.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS Required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Must possess at least 1-2 years of clinical experience relevant to patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area.
• Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
• Requires the ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority.
• Must have the ability to consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.
• Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
• Requires New Leader Experience certification within one year.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.