Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Registered Nurse Med/Surg for their Sitka, AK location. Responsibilities: 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 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 Requirements: Nursing degree required Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred 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 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 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 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 Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits Referral Program Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.