Job Details
Job Description:
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Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
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
Other Functions:
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
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
· Nursing degree required
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
· Basic Life Support
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
· Pediatric Advanced Life Support
· Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska
Experience Required:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of
· 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
Skills in
· 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
Ability to
· 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
Computer Skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable
· Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails
Other Qualifications
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed
Travel Required:
Limited
Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:
· Responsible for complying with safe work rules
· Reports all accidents and injuries immediately per policy
· Cooperates in all accident and injury investigations per policy
· Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions
· Adheres and promotes the adherence of infection control guidelines
· Adheres and promotes the adherence of regulatory standards, such as OSHA
Work Environment:
Work in an environment with regular exposure to infectious disease and biohazards
· Acute care hospital setting
· The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently
Employee must be able to reach above head and bend below waist
Note: This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee
will be held accountable. However, as the position evolves, an employee should expect to
complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here.
Required Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days, Full Time
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
5
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Med-surg Peds, Med-Surg Ortho, Med-surg Mother/Baby, Med-surg Adult
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No
Pay Rate
$99,000 - $126,000/year
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