Registered Nurse - Long Term Care - RNLTC

Position: Registered Nurse - Long Term Care - RNLTC 0226 NS#01
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Location: Wrangell, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Shift: Nights
Compensation & Incentives

• Base Salary: $99,000 - $128,000 annually
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 (for qualified hires)
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000 (for qualified hires)
• Geographic Differential: $25,000 annually (in addition to base salary)

Position Summary

A healthcare facility in Wrangell, Alaska is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents with diverse and complex medical needs. This role requires strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making, and leadership capabilities, particularly during night shifts.

The RN maintains full accountability for clinical decisions during assigned shifts and supervises LPNs, CNAs/Technicians, and support staff. The position may function as Charge Nurse in the absence of nursing leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Assessment

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Deliver safe, therapeutic, and efficient resident care
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders
• Monitor, document, and evaluate resident responses to care
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain infection control and safety standards
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Care Coordination & Leadership

• Coordinate resident care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs, CNAs, and support personnel
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning
• Serve as Contact or Charge RN when assigned
• Ensure compliance with organizational and departmental policies

Education & Communication

• Educate residents and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, and care plans
• Provide discharge education and aftercare instructions
• Participate in staff orientation, mentoring, and in-service education
• Attend required departmental meetings
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy standards

Compliance & Professional Practice

• Adhere to state and federal reporting requirements
• Maintain current licensure and required certifications
• Complete mandatory training, competencies, and annual education
• Follow established scheduling, attendance, and dress code policies

Required Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
  • Direct hires must apply for Alaska licensure prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Clinical Competency (within 3 months of hire; every 3 years thereafter)
• High-Risk Competency (within 3 months of hire; annually thereafter)

Experience

• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Long-Term Care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Nursing care processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Emergency response and recognition of adverse signs and symptoms
• Pharmacology and safe medication administration

Skills in:

• Operating and monitoring medical equipment, including AEDs
• Performing nursing procedures and resident care
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Accurate documentation and data entry

Ability to:

• Lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for complex conditions
• De-escalate high-stress or volatile situations
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and staff

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and use of hands
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

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