Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic

About the role

Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) seeks a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our team. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, we offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance, temporary housing, shift differential, annual increases, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match, tuition assistance, student loan forgiveness, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members.
• Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Evaluates patient and family response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Evaluates patient response and the effectiveness of teaching.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely, and in accordance with policy.
• Communicates accurately and in a timely manner notes physician orders.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participates in unit or facility shared leadership.
• Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
• Promotes/supports growth of others by acting as a preceptor or mentor when appropriate.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid current or temporary Alaska RN license.
• BLS certification is required.
• May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems creatively.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental coverage.
• 401k with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• Discount programs.
• Onsite gym.
• Wellness programs.
• Childcare services.

Pay

$36.71 - $60.81 hourly wage based on experience and education.

Schedule

Full Time; Days; 40hr/wk; 8hr Shifts Monday thru Friday.