Job Information
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Registered Nurse Med/Surg - In-patient (Job ID 2023-7325) in Sitka, Alaska
The registered nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include providers orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.
Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor and/or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to assure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.
Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards.
Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
Ensure each patients/residents right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel.
Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followed
Create and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment.
Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) concerning training.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON.
Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients/residents rights are protected.
Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used.
Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.
Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
Assure that all nurses notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patients response to care.
Notify physician of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms.
Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. Report needs to the CNO/DON or Purchasing Agent.
Attend and participate in staff/department meetings, workshops, seminars, etc., as approved.
Give and receive nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift work hours.
Receive verbal orders from physicians and chart on the physicians order sheet or the electronic medical record.
Transcribe physicians orders to the electronic documentations system, lab slips, MAR, dietary requisitions, etc.
Complete work requisitions for unsafe conditions or equipment repairs.
Observe, record, and report to physician patients condition and reaction to drugs, treatment , and significant incidents.
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed.
Physical Working Conditions
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately so that the position requirements can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be in good general health.
Must demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and (at times) hostile people within the facility.
May be required to life patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor We are a government contractor or subcontractor to the United States government and are subject to the equal employment opportunity obligations of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA). We are an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.