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Pay Range: - K Sign on and K relocation for qualified hire! K annual geographic differential on top of base!The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.The Breast and Cervical Registered Nurse provide comprehensive care management for Breast and Cervical cancer prevention, screening, and diagnostic services for patients. This role requires close collaboration with providers, radiology, members of the health care team and Community Wellness. Requires case management certification within 2 years of hire. Must be competent in the use of all equipment in specialty.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, its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Patient CarePerforms comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making (Alaska BON-Aligned)Consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice for Registered Nurses, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care. The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment to:Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, and in identifying when consultation, collaboration, or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required.Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances, rather than relying solely on standardized protocols.Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and organizational policy.Care Coordination & DocumentationCollaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.Quality, Safety & CompliancePractices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.Maintains required competencies and certifications.Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.Teamwork & Professional PracticeDemonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.Education & LicensureAssociates degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.Case Management certification within 2 years of hire is required.Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.High Risk Competency required within 3 months and every year.New Nursing Program Graduates:BLS required at the time of hire

All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable)Experienced Nurses

• New to a Specialty Area:Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialtyspecific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, based on practice area requirements)Experienced Nurses:Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable to practice area)Nurses with Float Areas:Nurses who float to areas other than their primary location must complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty in which they will provide care HighRisk Competency:Highrisk competency validation is required for direct patient care nursing roles. The high-risk competencies are specific to the area of practice (e.g., proficiency in complex medical equipment, procedures, interventions, etc.). Competency will be assessed before ending initial preceptorship and no less than annually thereafter. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.Safety Responsibility Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.Required Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association, Case Manager Certification
• Commission for Case Manager Certification, Clinical Competency Assessment
• SEARHC, High Risk Competency
• SEARHC, 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:1

Sub Specialty:Health and Wellness RN

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:1