RN - ICU, 0.9 FTE, Nights

Job Summary

Ketchikan, Alaska is a unique city located at the southernmost entrance to Alaska's Inside Passage. Known for its abundant salmon, scenic beauty, and rich Alaska Native culture, Ketchikan Medical Center is a critical part of the community. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the hospital has grown into PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare.

About the Role

The RN - ICU position at PeaceHealth is a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this role is $44.27 – $71.09 per hour, with the hiring rate dependent on various factors including education, training, work experience, and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse in an ICU
• Credentials: Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Skills: Knowledge of age-specific principles of growth and development, ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships, ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures, basic computer skills

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence
• Maintains own professional effectiveness through education and professional development
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills: To be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts)
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling: Frequent
• Lifting (non-patient): Up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Communication: Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program