Registered Nurse - Surgery/OR; $30,000 Sign On 3 years*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus eligible

We are working together to achieve excellent health at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

About the role

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and coordinates nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Serves as a resource person when the situation requires. Applies age-specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's mission statement. Provides care for all patients from birth to elderly.

Responsibilities

• Circulate surgeries and perform endoscopy procedures
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care
• Take call as required

Facility includes: 1 OR room, 1 Endoscopy room, 1 Section Room, 5-bed Pre-Op hold, and a 2-bed Recovery Room.

Requirements

• Completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN-approved institution
• Licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS preferred
• Minimum of 2 years recent OR experience preferred
• Willingness to take call

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for a 3-year commitment or $20,000 for a 2-year commitment
• Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Access to Employee Wellness Center
• Additional benefits available

Pay

Minimum hourly pay: $48.57

Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours per pay period (40 hours per week)