Pay Rate: $1,400.00 - $1,600.00 gross per week
Specialty: Primary Care Outpatient
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 10/26 or ASAC
Length: 13 Weeks
Travel: Please note: Contractors should expect shared housing and should not anticipate a private/single-unit housing arrangement. On-compound housing will most likely be provided in a shared housing unit.
- A 2-bedroom apartment-style unit with separate, locking bedrooms and a shared kitchen/common area; or
- A shared bunkhouse with 7 individual rooms, multiple bathrooms, a shared kitchen, and common area.
If on-compound housing is full, off-compound housing will be provided, along with a rental car for transportation to and from work.
Housing includes:
- Bedding and bath towels
- Washer and dryer in each unit
- Full kitchen
- Shared common area
Contractors are responsible for their own food and personal items. Meals are available at the Hospital Cafeteria from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM, including grill options and full meals prepared daily.
A vehicle is also available for staff to use for trips into town, such as grocery shopping or picking up mail, for up to 2 hours at a time.
Schedule: 8a-5p M-F, IHS holidays and weekends off
EMR: Cerner knowledge is highly preferred but not required
Procedures:
- Provides primary care for all patients of all ages including geriatrics
- Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of unit specific protocols, workflows, equipment, and patient care standards.
- Delivers safe, efficient evidence-based nursing care across all hospital units and settings.
- Assesses, prioritizes, and initiates interventions based on patient needs.
- Maintains accurate and compliant electronic health records (EHR),meeting all documentation standards.
- Exhibits cultural competence by respecting and adapting to the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and families.
- Develops and implements individualized nursing care plans.
- Initiates appropriate infection control measures based on patient assessment.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS, FEMA certs 100, 200, 700 required to get during onboarding
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- AK LPN Required
Relevant Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience and exposure to multiple units preferred.
- Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Proficient with EHR platforms, with attention to accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
- Proven familiarity with the unique challenges and resources available in rural healthcare settings, including limited access to specialty services and the need for broad clinical versatility.
- Ability to initiate, coordinate and complete quality monitoring forms and report submission.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient data, interpret age-specific information) and identify the unique needs of each patient and family to deliver appropriate individualized care.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
This facility includes 21 village clinics that are accredited by Joint Commission and are staffed by Community Health aides. Our Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) plays a very important role in village health services. Our health aides can provide Preventative, Acute, Chronic, and Emergency care within their scope of practice using the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) and reporting to a referral Physician at the Kanakanak hospital. They work closely with our case management and assist many other departments that include, but not limited to: Optometry, Audiology, Diabetes, Medical Staff, Dental, and Infant learning to ensure our patients are getting the appropriate and essential care that they need.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Mobile Timekeeping