Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Acute Care)

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite, Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across the lifespan and develop individualized plans of care for patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Apply independent nursing judgment to determine appropriate interventions, priorities, and when escalation to a licensed independent provider is required
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of services
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; provide guidance, delegation, and mentoring to ancillary staff and peers

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• Ability to complete clinical competency and high-risk competency validations within required timeframes per role guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an acute care, medical/surgical, or inpatient nursing setting
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
• Experience delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care in diverse or underserved community settings

Why Join Us

• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact serving a unique patient population in Southeast Alaska within a mission-driven, non-profit healthcare organization
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, and life and disability coverage