What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Professional - Critical Care position at Alaska Regional Hospital?
About Us
At Alaska Regional Hospital, we strive to provide exceptional care to our patients. Our hospital is known for its expertise, compassion, and skills in delivering patient-centered care.
We have received 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery year after year. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our team's dedication to providing the best possible care to every patient on every visit.
Job Summary
A Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) renders individualized comprehensive nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual, social, cultural, and educational needs of patients. The nurse provides preventative, supportive, and rehabilitative care based on the nursing process and hospital policy.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teach patients/families/caregivers about patient medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and possible side effects.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse - State of Alaska
- Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred
- One year of clinical nursing experience in a hospital critical care unit
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Benefits
We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes comprehensive medical coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and AirMed medical transportation. Additional options include dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
About HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. We are committed to caring for and improving human life, creating a positive impact in our community. With over 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States.
Career Growth Opportunities
We are part of the HCA Healthcare network, which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country. This offers our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation, as well as access to education and job skills training through Galen College of Nursing.
