AK - RN Long Term Care - Wrangell

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. Coordinates a variety of nursing care procedures for residents of various ages which requires professional knowledge and consideration of specific resident conditions and treatment. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the long-term care setting. Clinical decisions are made initially independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor in difficult situations requiring additional input. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergency environment. Key Responsibilities: Imparts educational knowledge to develop skills to enhance decision making and promote understanding by interacting with residents, family, staff, and community. Communicates with staff, residents, significant others and other members of the healthcare team in a way that is supportive, constructive, and positive. Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing action based on existing and potential resident problems and obtainable resident responses which are mutually acceptable to the healthcare team. Attends and participates in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings; applies information presented in staff meetings. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing or Diploma in nursing). Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Current Basic Life Support certification. Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred. 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. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.

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