RN Surgical Care New to Specialty
Job Summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Care to join our team. Ideal candidates should have 1 year of RN experience and a current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License. An Associates Degree in Nursing is required, with a BSN being preferred. Additionally, candidates must hold certifications in the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS or ACLS).
Qualifications
- Current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License
- Associates Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- 1+ year of RN experience
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and planning for individualized patient care
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
- Collaborate with patients/families, considering developmental, cultural, and age-specific differences
- Develop and implement patient care plans, including problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient's clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies
- Perform nursing duties as needed in the continuum of care for all patients
- Participate in process improvement efforts and activities for the department
- Work collaboratively with Social Service and Pastoral care to support and provide families emotional and end-of-life resources, such as Hospice, to facilitate a dignified end
- Act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure
Benefits
Alaska Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Company Information
Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have the necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.
Alaska Regional Hospital is known for its expertise, compassion, and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250-plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation.
HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.