Pay Rate: $2,200.00 - $2,400.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Nursing

Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed

Travel: All inclusive

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

EMR: RPMS

Schedule: Mon-Fri | 8a-5p

• Will have guaranteed 40 hours

Call: N/A

Additional Details about the position

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professional to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient care and to achieve the best possible patient outcome.
• Serves as a resource person when the situation requires.
• Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.
• Is responsible for care of all patients from birth to elderly during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:

• Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years of positive work history as RN or other public health related field. A higher-level degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of equivalent professional experience. 1-2 years of OR experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Status regarding the practice of Registered Nursing. Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care. Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits. Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Able to administer treatments, medications, interpret diagnostic tests, provide patient/family/significant other education and collaborate with other professions. Knowledge of AORN standards is required.
•  Knowledge of medical terminology.
•  Ability to work in patient care setting.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to document actions involved in care delivery. Ability to follow guidelines and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent draw and interpret graphs, and input computer information.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Administrative Assistants, Schedulers, and CSR Tech ’s in collaboration with the Charge Nurse.
• COVID Vaccination

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• ACLS, BLS Required
• Preferred: National Certification in Surgery/PACU, PALS

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT 

• Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, commonly referred to as YKHC, is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska. Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.

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Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Paid sick time 
• Paid time off 
• Travel reimbursement 
• Vision insurance