Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Patients

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical to join our team. As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care, education, and support to our staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide clinical support and education to nursing staff, patients, and families
• Develop and implement educational programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of care
• Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps and develop interventions to address them
• Serve as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff to ensure seamless care delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
• High Risk Competency - SEARHC
• Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings
• Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures
• Experience with electronic health records systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• $10K sign-on bonus and up to $10K relocation assistance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays as needed

Work Environment:

• Acute care hospital setting
• Moderate noise level
• Exposure to infectious disease and biohazards
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently
• Must be able to reach above head and bend below waist

Travel Required:

• Limited

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complying with safe work rules
• Reports all accidents and injuries immediately per policy
• Cooperates in all accident and injury investigations per policy
• Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions
• Adheres and promotes the adherence of infection control guidelines
• Adheres and promotes the adherence of regulatory standards, such as OSHA