Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Clinical Competency, Clinical Validation, Healthcare, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Time Management
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Acute Care)
LocationSitka, AK
Schedule / Job TypeFull-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; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition through appropriate interventions or escalation of care
- Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, priorities, and when consultation or 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
- Accurately and timely document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
- Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies, certifications, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards
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 (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
- Clinical competency validation required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years; high-risk competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in an acute care, medical-surgical, or inpatient nursing setting
- Experience working with diverse patient populations and delivering culturally responsive care
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems in a clinical environment
Why Join Us- Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to serving a unique and underserved community in Southeast Alaska, with a strong commitment to employee professional development and advancement
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage