Registered Nurse Med​/Surg

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Registered Nurse Med/Surg for their Sitka, AK location.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the department
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing education
• Provide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans
• Serves as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skills
• Function as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectively
• Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps
• Develop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skills
• Utilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of care
• Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families
• Contribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safety
• Facilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff training
• Promotes ethical standards and organizational mission and vision
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadership
• Performs quality control audits, monitors and reports concerns as they relate to nursing issues to accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standards
• All other duties as assigned

• Nursing degree required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred
• Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures
• Effectively managing acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives
• Safe medication administration procedures
• Various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families
• Nursing clinical scope of practice in the state of Alaska
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments
• Performing or assisting in the performance of specialized procedures based on units
• Providing patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions
• Communication strategies and interpersonal skills
• Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards
• Demonstrate clear communication strategies to promote understanding and development
• Remain calm and professional in potentially high-stress situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable
• Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities