Nursing Jobs in Ketchikan, Alaska

Job Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- RELIEF Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: Relief CNA for all nursing units Participates with nursing team in providing quality, individualized care. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the KGH values of caring, respect and professional excellence toward residents, families, visitors, coworkers, physicians and volunteers. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program. 2. Certification: Must be Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Alaska. 3. Experience: N/A 4. Interpersonal: Must be able to cope with caring for residents. Must have cooperative working skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of residents, families and staff. Must be well-organized, flexible and able to function independently. The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward residents, families, visitors, coworkers, physicians and volunteers is required. 5. Physical: Must be able to cope with prolonged walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to push wheelchairs, geri chairs and carts to 200 pounds daily. Must be able to safely and properly lift and move helpless or nearly helpless residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ' Assists in the transfer and transport of residents with close attention to residents' safety and comfort. ' Assists LN with direct resident care such as weighing, dressing changes and resident mobility in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and genuine respect for resident rights, individuality and dignity. ' Maintains strict confidentiality regarding residents and employees. ' Maintains positive relations with residents, family members, visitors, administration, staff, physicians and volunteers. ' Maintains professional image, observes KGH dress code and wears proper identification badge at all times. ' Assesses and prioritizes requests for assistance in a courteous manner. ' Assists in post-mortem care, treating families and the deceased with respect and dignity. ' Participates in continuing education to ensure employee effectiveness and to maintain certification. ' Achieves mutual goals as listed on the previous performance appraisal. ' Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development. ' Recognizes need for flexibility in scheduling. ' Staff cohesiveness and department efficiency is maintained ensuring a department that supports the mission and philosophy of KGH. ' Follows policy for requesting and reporting missed work time.

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE - LTCU Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: : Assists the Unit Manager in coordinating unit activities to assure optimal patient care. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the KGH values of caring, respect and professional excellence toward patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and volunteers POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing approved nursing program. 2. Licensure: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Alaska required. Current CPR card required. 3. Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse preferred. Previous geriatric/rehab nursing experience preferred, or will orient to point of competency. The ability to work in an intermittently fast pace, high volume environment is required. Commensurate with educational preparation demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care. 4. Interpersonal: Must have cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. Must be well-organized, flexible and able to function independently. The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients, families, co-workers, visitors, physicians and volunteers is required. 5. Physical: Must have ability to: tolerate long periods of sitting, walking or standing; communicate verbally with individuals in person or on the telephone; read and write text; solve complex problems; respond quickly to department or hospital emergencies. Must also be able to: lift equipment and supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds; independently push and pull beds or equipment on wheels weighing up to 500 pounds to other areas of the hospital on occasional basis; independently move, lift and position patients weighing up to 200 pounds and assist others in moving, lifting and positioning patients weighing over 200 pounds (using judgment appropriate to patient's condition regarding need for assistance); bend and stoop frequently; read and interpret applicable diagnostic screens; hear and interpret Doppler, stethoscope and electronic fetal monitor sounds; use senses (vision, hearing, smell, touch) to recognize changes in patient's condition; hear codes and patient calls/alarms; perform CPR in emergency situations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ' Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care to geriatric, rehab, or other patients on the unit. ' Uses nursing process in the delivery of nursing care in a manner consistent with KGH values and department policies and procedures. ' Uses nursing process in the delivery of nursing care in a way that demonstrates effective problem-solving and professional judgment. ' Documents patient care in the patient care plan with accuracy and timeliness to ensure continuity of care. ' Coworkers are addressed in a friendly, helpful manner in accordance with KGH standards. ' Patients and visitors are addressed in a friendly, helpful manner in accordance with KGH values. ' Department safety and maintenance is ensured in a manner consistent with the hospital and department policies and procedures. ' Performs other duties as directed in a cooperative and efficient manner. ' Professionalism, clinical motivation and participation in continuing education is pursued to ensure employee effectiveness. ' Achieves mutual goals as listed on the previous performance appraisal. ' Personal dress, grooming and good housekeeping practices are maintained promoting a professional appearance. ' Adheres to confidentiality policies and procedures without exception.

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE - RELIEF Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: Relief/on-call positions available in all nursing departments on an on-going basis for RNs experienced in any area of hospital nursing. Most work 12-hour shifts; some 8-hour shifts are available in some departments. Must have a current Alaska RN license. Assists the Unit Manager in coordinating unit activities to assure optimal patient care. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the KGH values of caring, respect and professional excellence toward patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and volunteers. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing approved nursing program. 2. Certification: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Alaska required. 3. Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse or will orient to point of competency. The ability to work in an intermittently fast pace, high volume environment is required. Commensurate with educational preparation demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care. 4. Interpersonal: Must have cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. Must be well-organized, flexible and able to function independently. The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients, families, co-workers, visitors, physicians and volunteers is required. 5. Physical: Must have ability to: tolerate long periods of sitting, walking or standing; communicate verbally with individuals in person or on the telephone; read and write text; solve complex problems; respond quickly to department or hospital emergencies. Must also be able to: lift equipment and supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds; independently push and pull beds or equipment on wheels weighing up to 500 pounds to other areas of the hospital on occasional basis; independently move, lift and position patients weighing up to 200 pounds and assist others in moving, lifting and positioning patients weighing over 200 pounds (using judgment appropriate to patient's condition regarding need for assistance); bend and stoop frequently; read and interpret applicable diagnostic screens; hear and interpret Doppler and stethoscope sounds; use senses (vision, hearing, smell, touch) to recognize changes in patient's condition; hear codes and patient calls/alarms; perform CPR in emergency situations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ' Delegates, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner. Identifies problem solving within authority and ability; promptly (within shift) notifies supervisor of situation beyond scope of authority. Does not attempt to do procedures for which he/she is not qualified. ' Develops and implements patient specific care plans as required by unit. ' Addresses age-specific needs of individual patients. ' Maintains multi-disciplinary communication to provide high-quality patient care. ' Meets all competency requirements on the unit-specific competency checklist. ' Documents patient care in the patient care plan with accuracy and timeliness to ensure continuity of care. ' All patient interactions are conducted within the guidelines of KGH's mission and philosophy as directly observed by the manager, charge nurse, and/or reported by patients. ' Performs patient education formally and informally, following the unit-specific guidelines. ' Department safety and maintenance is ensured in a manner consistent with the hospital and department policies and procedures. ' Performs adjustments to work assignments as necessary to achieve efficient and effective unit operation. ' Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development. ' Performs all duties in a manner consistent with standards, values and mission of KGH. ' Achieves mutual goals as listed on the annual performance appraisal.

Job Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: The LTC Staff LPN assists in activities to assure optimal patient care and maximum use of resources available. The LPN is accountable for his/her own actions and exercises authority to the extent his/her knowledge skills and role allow within the institution and the State of Alaska Nurse Practice Act. Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of Alaska. Certifications: Current BLS and proficient IV skills required. Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical experience as an LPN Nurse or will orient to point of competency. The ability to work in an intermittently fast paced, high volume environment is required. Commensurate with educational preparation, demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development and life stages to meet each resident's needs for nursing care. Computer skills preferred. Physical: Must have the ability to tolerate long periods of sitting, walking or standing; communicate verbally with individuals in person on the telephone; read and write text; solve complex problems; respond quickly to department or hospital emergencies. Must also be able to lift equipment and supplies weighting between 25-50 pounds; independently push and pull beds or equipment on wheels weighting up to 500 pounds to other areas of the hospital, including the helicopter pad, on occasional basis; independently move lift and position patients weighting up to 200 pounds and assist others in moving, lifting and positioning patients weighing over 200 pounds (using judgement appropriate to patient's condition requiring need for assistance); bend and stoop frequently; ready and interpret applicable diagnostic screen; hear and interpret stethoscope sounds; use sense (vision, hearing, smell, touch) to recognize changes in patient's condition; hear codes and patient calls/alarms; perform CPR in emergency situations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Delegates, assists, prioritizes, anticipates, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner. Must have cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. Identifies problem solving within authority and ability; promptly (within shift) notifies supervisor of situation beyond scope of authority. Does not attempt to do procedures for which he/she is not qualified. 2. Implements patient specific care plans as required by unit. 3. Addresses age-specific needs of individual patients. Able to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care. 4. Maintains multi-disciplinary communication to provide high-quality patient care. 5. Meets all competency requirements on the unit-specific competency checklist. 6. Documents patient care, interventions and responses/actions in the patient chart with accuracy, timeliness and legibility to ensure continuity of care. 7. All patient interactions are conducted within the guidelines of KGH's mission and philosophy as directly observed by the management, charge nurse, co-workers and/or reported by patients. 8. Performs patient education formally and informally, following the unit-specific guidelines. 9. Department safety and maintenance is ensured in a manner consistent with the hospital and department policies and procedures. 10. Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development. 11. Performs all duties and interactions in a manner consistent with the standards, values and mission of KGH. 12. Assists in the transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department. 13. Achieves mutual goals as listed on the annual performance appraisal.

Job Title: PCA Q&P IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for collaborating with the Patient Care Administration (PCA) team in coordinating quality and process improvement activities, staff training and regulatory activity in Patient Care. Through support, updates and training, works closely with PCA leadership to ensure that PCA successfully meets all regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for working closely with management team, clinicians, and individual staff members on process improvement activities to optimize quality patient care and to enhance the efficiency of PCA operations. This position will also participate in collaboration with the PCA team in the assessment, development, coordination and delivery of staff development, training, quality auditing, and orientation activities, particularly in relationship to core competencies and newly developed processes. Facilitates an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach in all activities. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Required: ' An Associate's degree in Nursing with an active RN license. Desired/preferred: ' Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). ' MA/MS in nursing, healthcare administration or a related discipline. 2. Certification: None. 3. Experience: ' Minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience in a hospital environment ' Skills in management, planning, organizing, directing and control of complex activities. ' Project and program development and management ' Strong analytical skills. ' Skills in creative problem-solving, decision-making, and small group facilitation ' Strong oral and written communication skills. ' Strong interpersonal skills. ' Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with practitioners, and collaboratively across divisions, department and disciplines. ' Ability to manage a spectrum of complex tasks independently with a with minimum of supervision ' Computer skills (Microsoft Business package). ' Ability to train effectively. ' General knowledge of adult learning methods and continuous quality improvement tools and techniques. ' Knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, Joint Commission, and the Conditions of Participation (COP) for healthcare. Preferred: ' Previous healthcare management experience. 4. Interpersonal: Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames. The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with medical staff, coworkers, department managers, hospital administration, and other clientele is required. 5. Physical: Sensory: ' Normal or corrected visual and auditory capacities to successfully interact with people and technology. Physical: ' Ability to sit, walk, stand, drive, and use office, such as computer equipment, extensively. Mental: ' Ability to manage scope and complexities of typical management and technical tasks. Must be able to work independently, manage multiple complex priorities, and demonstrate sound critical thinking skills. 6. Work Environment: ' Multiple and challenging health care administrative and delivery environments, fast-paced, with high degrees of variability and ambiguity requiring substantial capacity for rapid adaptations and accommodations. ' May have exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and other biohazardous materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ' In conjunction with Patient Care Administration (PCA) leadership, facilitates interdisciplinary teams of clinicians and staff in the development of processes, care standards and evidence-based best practices, using a defined process and clinical continuous improvement techniques that will lead to improved patient care and operational performance. ' Works in conjunction with Center for Healthcare Improvement leadership to ensure that processes are in place to support new initiatives. ' Supports the implementation of continuous improvement activities to support targets outlined in the region's Operational Planning Grid and other priorities identified by PCA. ' Provides clinical and research information from evidence based industry sources to assist in the improvement of patient care outcomes. ' Provides updates to Patient Care Administration on patient quality initiatives and outcomes. ' Takes lead in collecting, developing and reviewing quality metrics for PCA, working with caregivers as needed to optimize quality outcomes. ' Evaluates needs for staff development, training and orientation, and regulatory compliance, and develops plans to meet these needs. ' Assists PCA Managers in creating, maintaining, and training to meet requirements outlined in the skill and competency checklists for clinic staff. ' Participates in the coordination of staff development, training, orientation, and regulatory compliance programs. ' Participates in collaboration with PCA managers/directors in Joint Commission standards readiness for PCA departments. ' Works in conjunction with Regional Center for Healthcare Improvement (CHI), Organizational Integrity (OI), and Risk Management departments, as well as regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. ' Facilitates an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach across professional and care environment boundaries (i.e. staff/physicians; ambulatory/Medical Center). ' Assists in the development and approval of PCA policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as needed or requested. ' Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. ' Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job Title: NURSING SUPERVISOR Company: Peace Health Location: Ketchikan, AK Description: This position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of hospital and patient care services for an assigned shift. Provides leadership for clinical excellence, personnel management, resources management, fiscal accountability and maintenance of positive working relationships with staff, physicians, patients, visitors, volunteers, community agency representatives and the public. Participates in nursing and hospital-wide activities to achieve department and organization goals. Makes decisions, authorizes and acts in the absence of department management and/or hospital administration. All job duties are performed in a manner, which demonstrates KGH values of caring, respect and professional excellence toward patients, families, volunteers, physicians and coworkers. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited, State Board of Nursing approved nursing program is required. BSN or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Experience combined with demonstrated ability may be substituted for the degree. 2. Certification: Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Alaska is required. Current BLS, ACLS required on hire; NRP and PALS must be obtained within 12 months of hire. 3. Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience; experience in a variety of acute care clinical settings (i.e ICU, Med/Surg. and OB) is preferred. Experience in a supervisory position is preferred or will be oriented to point of competency. Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages in meeting each patient's unique needs for basic nursing care. 4. Interpersonal: The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with staff, hospital administration, medical staff, volunteers, representatives of the media and community agencies and other clientele is required. 5. Physical: Must have ability to: tolerate long periods of sitting, walking or standing; read computer screen text; communicate verbally with individuals in person or on the telephone; read and write text; solve complex problems; and respond quickly to department or hospital emergencies. Must be able to assist others in moving, lifting and positioning patients. Must be able to read and interpret applicable diagnostic screens and hear and interpret Doppler and stethoscope sounds. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Understands, supports and promotes the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of KGH. Performs job duties in a manner, which demonstrates the values inherent in KGH. Cooperates with other departments to accomplish department/hospital objectives. Attends management development programs and monthly management meetings as work schedule permits. 2. Supervises and coordinates hospital and patient care services for assigned shifts to ensure quality care for the patients served. Makes assessment rounds of the entire hospital at least every two hours. Assesses unit ability to accept admits/transfers. Promotes problem identification; facilitates resolution; follows up and communicates as necessary. Promotes rapport and communication between patient care areas as necessary. 3. Works closely with charge nurses, department managers and physicians to maintain positive, constructive relationships. Ensures that assignments of staff are commensurate with skills of personnel and the nursing needs of patients adjusting for changing needs throughout the shift. 4. Serves as a hospital-wide information resource, providing a variety of services to hospital departments as well as collaborating with community agencies so that the high level of service can be consistently extended to the community and other KGH departments. Follows hospital policies and procedures regarding release of information to the media. Works cooperatively and knowledgeably with law enforcement officers, social service agencies, etc. 5. Communicates and collaborates with the person on administrative call regarding security and safety matters according to department policy and procedures. Appropriately reports, follows up and, if possible, corrects any unsafe situation or practice. Responds to all code announcements. 6. Supports the operations of the trauma service responding to needs in a timely manner 7. Maintains a working relationship with other members of Patient Care Administration to ensure effective and efficient operations. 8. Establishes goals and objectives for self-development and/or operational improvements. Achieves or progresses toward achievement of goals and objectives. 9. Adheres to confidentiality policies and procedures without exception.

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE Company: Peace Health Location: Craig, AK Description: : Facilitates the uninterrupted continuing medical care of the patients on POW or in Ketchikan by efficiently coordinating resources necessary for the transition from inpatient facilities to home care, providing 'skilled' home care services for patients referred from inpatient facility, clinics, family members or the respective patient with an MD order until goals are met or care is transferred to another provider. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with the standards and values of KGH. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. 2. Certification: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Alaska required. Valid Alaska Drivers License required. CPR required. 3. Experience: A minimum of 2 years nursing experience with an additional year of experience in home health and/or discharge planning required. Commensurate with educational preparation demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care. The ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment is required. 4. Interpersonal: Must have a mature, stable personality and be able to be caring for patients. Must have cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. Must be well-organized, flexible and able to function independently. The ability to demonstrate a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, volunteers, visitors and physicians is required. 5. Physical: Must have ability to independently move, lift and position patients weighing up to 200 pounds and assist others in moving, lifting and positioning patients weighing over 200 pounds. Must be able to bend and stoop frequently. Must be able to communicate verbally with staff, patients, families and physicians; read and write text; read and interpret applicable diagnostic screens; hear and interpret Doppler and stethoscope sounds; use senses (vision, hearing, smell touch) to recognize changes in patient's condition. Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ' Efficiently coordinates the flow of information between hospital and home care setting ensuring a high level of quality care can be maintained. ' Administers nursing care with professional excellence and genuine kindness and respect toward the patient. ' Functions as Case Manager for designated Home Health patients by developing and implementing the Home Health Plan of Care with the patient and MD unless specified as 'relief' or 'visit nurse' only status. ' Uses nursing process in the delivery of nursing care in a manner consistent with KGH and department policies and procedures. ' Identifies problem solving within authority and ability; promptly (within 24 hours) notifies supervisor of situation beyond scope of authority. ' Uses nursing process in the delivery of nursing care in homes demonstrating effective problem-solving and professional judgment. ' Work cooperatively with other Home Health clinicians and patient caregivers. ' Functions effectively as part of the home health care team with professional excellence. ' Enters data in Home Health Electronic Medical Record system, completes paperwork, specific projects, reports and other duties required for licensure and reimbursements requested by the supervisor to accomplish goals of the home health department ensuring an efficient operative department. ' Communicate routinely and as needed with HH staff at KGH Home Health ' Participates in the ongoing Quality Improvement (QI) Program that is organized and responsive to employees so that quality patient care is assured. ' Performs other duties as directed in a cooperative and efficient manner. ' Professionalism, clinical motivation and participation in continuing education are pursued to ensure employee effectiveness. ' Personal dress, grooming and good housekeeping practices are maintained promoting a professional appearance. ' Travel to Ketchikan for orientation/education/job updates as needed. ' Performs all duties in a manner consistent with standards, values and mission of KGH.