RN - Long Term Care, 0.9 FTE, Night Shift

About the role

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center began in 1923 as Little Flower Hospital, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Today, it is a modern healthcare facility providing high-quality care to the Ketchikan community.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate patient care.
• Document care accurately in patient records.
• Delegate tasks to other care team members as appropriate.
• Work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain nursing competency through ongoing education.
• Follow hospital policies, quality standards, safety practices, and infection prevention procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Previous geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with Long-Term Care experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of age-specific patient care and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and families.
• Understanding of hospital policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely care for patients and operate medical equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to push/pull medical equipment and assist with patient handling.
• Ability to perform CPR when needed.