Rn Jobs in Alaska

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: REGISTERED NURSE/ EMERGENCY DEPT. /PART-TIME/ 7P-7A/ ACUTE CARE EXP. REQUIRED/ ALT. W/E & HOLIDAYS Company: South Peninsula Hospital Location: Homer, AK Description: DESCRIPTION:  The Unit Clerk is responsible as a receptionist at the Acute Care Nursing Station, handling telephone communication both inside and outside South Peninsula Hospital, arranging med-evacuations and coordinating other pertinent activities.  The incumbent performs all clerical functions, including, but not limited to Doctor's orders, admissions, discharges and data entry, working closely with other departments as well as with the public.REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to remain calm under stressful and hectic conditions.  Must have excellent communication techniques and work well with the public.  Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.  Knowledge of medical terminology and strong computer skills are required.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.  Availability for casual work is essential. The incumbent in this position is scheduled for vacation and sick leave replacement and overload 12 hour shifts.

Job Title: RN - Residential Treatment Center - Day shift Company: North Star Hospital Location: Anchorage, AK Description: North Star is Alaska’s premier behavioral health provider that specialized in helping young people with life’s challenges. We recognize that childhood should be a time of joy, fulfillment, growth, and nurturing care. We also recognize that situations happen that are beyond young people’s control or ability to effectively handle. Our programs at North Star work with the family and the community to help facilitate optimal growth and nurturing throughout times of childhood adversity. Our goal is to help young people get on a track that leads to a life of youthfulness – the life that child and adolescents deserve. We are currently searching for Evening shift RN’s to join our established team. The RN will serve as a Charge Nurse, being responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. You will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. This position requires a current Alaska RN license as well as either an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. You must be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and have the ability to utilize these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks. Clinical and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an exemplary role model to others, as well as having the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of clinical and support teams are a must. Confidentiality is a must for this position. In order to perform this job, knowledge of adolescent growth and development is essential as well as skills in applying these concepts within a therapeutic treatment environment. Familiarity with management of therapeutic level systems is a plus. To apply, please visit www.northstarbehavioral.com and go to the employment section. Follow the instructions to apply online. North Star is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click Here To Apply https://uhs.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=30051&site_id=35

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.

Job Title: RN - PACU (Stage II) Company: Banner Health Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: Overview:  Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services. As the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's Interior, FMH/DC strives to promote health throughout the region and reaches out to serve in any way we can. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical help they need. At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends. FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-5 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve. The RN provides patient/resident care based on the nursing process. Patient/resident care is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. Patients/residents of all ages are served including neonate/infant, pediatric/adolescent, and adult/ geriatric populations. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's/residents response to care, and emergency situations. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills. Working as a Registered Nurse in Stage II, PACU and a busy Out-Patient nursing department. PACU is an eight bed unit, staffed by ASPAN standards (averages 25-30 cases per day). Position Available:Full TimeMonday - FridayVaried Shifts No Call No Weekends Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assessment & InterventionIncorporates initial and ongoing assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Integrates safety and protection for patients/residents and staff when implementing policies and procedures and using equipment. Communication, Relationships, & FMH/DC StandardsCommunicates with patients/residents & families, team members, and management in an accurate, timely manner. Reports pertinent, concise information, accomplishes complete, timely charting, and effectively uses the electronic medical record system. Protects confidentiality of patients/residents and colleagues. Actively seeks out and accepts feedback. Develops and maintains human care relationships: Integrates the influence of the individual's human experience of health, illness, & healing into the nursing care plan. Advocates for needs of clients, provides care in an ethical and legal manner, and refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources. Meets FMH/DC standards related to: Telephone etiquette, customer service, dress code, attendance, punctuality, comportment, inter/intra departmental commitment to co-workers, confidentiality, corporate compliance, patient/resident/provider rights. Completes time sheets in an accurate, timely manner. Critical ThinkingIncorporates critical thinking skills by integrating data from multiple sources for planning of patient/resident care. Considers alternatives. Organizes and prioritizes a multitask workload to effectively deliver care for multiple patients/residents. Recognizes limitations and capabilities and actively seeks assistance. Manages self and resources/leadership skillsManages self and resources: Establishes learning needs and seeks opportunities to advance skills. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and maintains clean and orderly environment of care. Manages unit processes and flow, positively promotes change, and productively manages downtime per unit standards.Leadership skills: Identifies scope of practice for self and others and works within defined limits of scope. Interacts with others in a professional manner, manages conflict, and practices commitment to co-workers. Delegates and assigns care. Coordinates patient/resident care within a multi-disciplinary team approach. Directs concerns of clinical practice and/or operations through appropriate channels. Actively participates in the education and orientation of hospital personnel. Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care with a focus on health promotion. Teaches patient(s)/resident(s) self care skills in relation to illness and disease. Implements teaching techniques to address identified learning barriers. Uses hospital educational materials and colleagues as a learning resource. Counsels about health behaviors. Supports the Preceptor Program. Knowledge integration skillsIntegrates age specific care and knowledge of expected norms (i.e. - VS, lab values, assessment, etc) in planning patient/resident care. Integrates new data into plan of care. Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills in the delivery of care. Demonstrates unit specific skills Qualifications: Must possess a current valid Alaska RN license with a current BLS certification. Must have current ACLS and PALS certification.  Behavior and answers to role related questions demonstrate experience and preparation for the role. Must meet general RN and unit specific competency requirements within established timeframes. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats. PRFIVE5

Job Title: RN II - REGISTRY - 61738 Company: Providence Health and Services Location: Kodiak, AK Description: .ugDivBody_hj.ugFrame_hj.ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugBold_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugLeftApply_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugJobTitle_hj .ugFooter_hj JOB TITLERN II - REGISTRY - 61738FACILITYLOCATIONKODIAK, AK, 99619, USASHIFT4 - Rotating/Variable ShiftDEPARTMENTEMERGENCY DEPARTMENTEMPLOYMENT STATUSOn CallRELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCEUnspecifiedEDUCATION LEVELRN II - REGISTRY - 61738Searching for a career that's personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding? Let Providence guide the way.Providence is 60 medical facilities, five states and 51,000 employees strong. For over 150 years, Providence has called healthcare professionals to share our legacy in medical experience, compassionate care and professional satisfaction.Read More.External Description:REGISTRY POSITION Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking the adventure of a lifetime? Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, a 25 bed acute care hospital located in breathtaking Kodiak, Alaska, is currently seeking a highly skilled on-call RN II. The ideal candidate will provide professional nursing care for assigned patients, assess patient needs, plan and perform interventions, evaluate responses to care and document all activities. The candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and be licensed as an RN in the State of Alaska. Candidates with at least least two years RN experience in an acute care setting will be given preference. This position includes a 3% geographic differential. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Job Title: ER/Registered Nurse, RN Company: Medical Connections Location: Juneau, AK Description: ER/Registered Nurse, RN Inpatient Facility This position offers a $500 Sign on Bonus or Paid CEU’s Responsibilities: Independently plans and implements routine nursing care in predictable situations using standards. Begins to assume leadership responsibility. Needs minimal supervision. Benefits for this job: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Enhanced 401K Plan Continuing Education Assistance Professional Dues and Licensure Allowance Generous Vacation/PTO Requirements for this job: Graduation from an accredited School of nursing. BSN preferred. Current license in the state of practice ACLS: CCU, ER, OR, PACU For more information on this position contact Medical Connections at Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View Also take advantage of our Referral Program. Refer a friend who accepts a position with us and receive up to $1000 Referral Bonus!

Job Title: RN STAFF PEAT Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Anchorage, AK Description: RN STAFF PEAT  RN STAFF PEAT - 62241  Job Requisition Number:  62241  Posting Title:  RN STAFF PEAT - 62241  Shift:  3 - Night Shift   Department:  PROV EARLY ASSESSMENT TEAM   Employment Status:  Full-Time   Location:  3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE ANCHORAGE, Alaska 99508-0000  Salary Minimum:  26.35   Salary Maximum:  43.63   External Description:  Providence is calling Critical Care RNs. The Providence Early Assessment Team (PEAT) provides early intervention in adult patients who demonstrate acute changes and/or are progressively deteriorating. The PEAT nurse uses critical care nursing expertise under the auspices of approved protocols to assist staff nurses with appropriate assessment and treatment of clinically deteriorating patients and rounds on Adult Nursing Units in a consistent manner. The PEAT nurse responds to PEAT calls within 5 minutes and in collaboration with the PEAT Respiratory Therapist. The PEAT nurse contacts the attending Physician, Hospitalist, or Intensivist, as appropriate, and will remain with the patient if the attending physician orders a transfer to another unit, until care is assumed by the staff nurse on that unit. The PEAT nurse follows up on patients who have not been transferred to a higher level of care, rounding every one or two hours for the six hours after response. The PEAT nurse responds to all code blue events. We're seeking an individual who performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Mission and Philosophy of our founders, the Sisters of Providence. Position Specifics. This is a Providence Health & Services Alaska Region position, and is located in Anchorage, Alaska. FTE: 0.9, Night Shift. REQUIREMENTS Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. Experience: Two years Registered Nurse experience in an adult intensive care setting in an acute care hospital. Other: Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Answer the call to fulfill the Mission. Providence serves Alaskans in five communities – Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Kodiak Island, Seward and Valdez. Providence Health & Services Alaska is the state's largest private employer with more than 4,000 full and part-time employees working for the organization statewide. Career opportunities are available in a wide-range of facilities and services, including our large, award-winning medical center in Anchorage, smaller community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice & home health programs, each known for their high quality care. If you are ready for your next adventure, we have a ministry for you. Providence Health & Services is comprised of 60 medical facilities in five states with more than 51,000 employees carrying out its mission of meeting the health needs of the communities we serve. For more than 150 years, this not-for-profit healthcare network has called professionals to work together to live our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to excellence established by our founders, the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides competitive benefits, a drug-free workplace and supports work/life balance. Copyright 2006 Providence Health & Services. All Rights Reserved.

Job Title: RN II - EMERGENCY DEPT - 61022 Company: Providence Health and Services Location: Kodiak, AK Description: .ugDivBody_hj.ugFrame_hj.ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugBold_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugLeftApply_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugJobTitle_hj .ugFooter_hj JOB TITLERN II - EMERGENCY DEPT - 61022FACILITYLOCATIONKODIAK, AK, 99619, USASHIFT4 - Rotating/Variable ShiftDEPARTMENTEMERGENCY DEPARTMENTEMPLOYMENT STATUSPart-Time Ben EligRELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCEUnspecifiedEDUCATION LEVELRN II - EMERGENCY DEPT - 61022Searching for a career that's personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding? Let Providence guide the way.Providence is 60 medical facilities, five states and 51,000 employees strong. For over 150 years, Providence has called healthcare professionals to share our legacy in medical experience, compassionate care and professional satisfaction.Read More.External Description:Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking the adventure of a lifetime? Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, a 25 bed acute care hospital located in breathtaking Kodiak, Alaska, is currently seeking a highly skilled PART-TIME RN II for the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. The ideal candidate will provide professional nursing care for assigned patients, assess patient needs, plan and perform interventions, evaluate responses to care and document all activities. The candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and be licensed as an RN in the State of Alaska. Candidates with at least least two years RN experience in an acute care setting will be given preference. This position includes a 3% geographic differential. Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Job Title: RN STAFF eICU - 60894 Company: Providence Health and Services Location: Anchorage, AK Description: .ugDivBody_hj.ugFrame_hj.ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugBold_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugLeftApply_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugJobTitle_hj .ugFooter_hj JOB TITLERN STAFF eICU - 60894FACILITYLOCATIONANCHORAGE, AK, 99509, USASHIFT1 - Day ShiftDEPARTMENTEICUEMPLOYMENT STATUSFull-TimeRELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE2-5EDUCATION LEVELRN STAFF eICU - 60894Searching for a career that's personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding? Let Providence guide the way.Providence is 60 medical facilities, five states and 51,000 employees strong. For over 150 years, Providence has called healthcare professionals to share our legacy in medical experience, compassionate care and professional satisfaction.Read More.External Description:Are you an ICU RN or eICU Nurse seeking an exciting career opportunity? Join an elite team of healthcare professionals working with an advanced technology tool (eICU) that increases patient safety and satisfaction within Providence Health and Services, Alaska. Providence is actively searching for experienced Adult Critical Care RNs and eICU RNs with exposure to advance technology tools. The eICU launched successfully in February 2009. Our eICU is a centralized, intensivist-led care team that uses enabling technology to continuously monitor, assess and intervene in support of the on-site caregivers. Nurses utilize the latest technology by entering and analyzing pertinent patient data, evaluating alerts and trends, communicating alerts to bedside care givers in the Adult Critical Care Unit, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years recent adult intensive care unit experience and must have current ACLS. Preference is given to individuals with CCRN certification. Previous eICU experience is preferred and one must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. If you would like to join a winning team, contact us today! This is a full time day shift. 3 shift a week, 2 in eICU and 1 in ACC. Chosen candidates will share their time between the Adult Critical Care unit and the eICU.