What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Part Time position at Alaska Regional Hospital?
About Alaska Regional Hospital
We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit. Our 250 plus bed facility is known for our expertise, compassion and skills in providing high-quality care. Year after year, we receive 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.
Benefits of Working with Us
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. This includes comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, as well as prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
- Free Counseling Services: In addition to our comprehensive medical coverage, we also provide free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
- Retirement Readiness: We have a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), and employee stock purchase plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Education Assistance: Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) and consumer discounts through Abenity are just a few examples of the benefits we offer.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as 'Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.'
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: You will assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Procedure Performance: You will perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
- Patient Education: You will educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
- Nursing Degree: A Registered Nurse Associate Degree is required for this position.
