Women's Health RN

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. This role involves working in various settings, including medical offices, ambulatory care, and hospitals, providing care for patients of all ages, including toddlers. The Women's Health Registered Nurse will perform professional nursing duties in the care of adult and pediatric patients in Outpatient and Specialty Departments. Be responsible for administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Duties

• Initiates and utilizes the nursing process to meet the holistic needs of the patient and family while adhering to the professional standards set forth by American Nurses’ Association.
• Observes the patient's clinical condition: recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious and/or emergent situations while initiating appropriate nursing interventions.
• Develops and implements patient/family teaching programs based on mutually identified health care goals.
• 4. Documents all observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.
• Evaluates the patient’s plan of care and revises plan as needed.
• Safeguards the patient’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner.
• Understands the developmental needs of all patients throughout the continuum of life; is able to adjust care to these needs; and documentation reflects this understanding.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions.
• Provides guidance and leadership to other personnel in the form of in-services and orientation/preceptorship and participates in committee activities.
• Assumes charge nurse duties as assigned, including staffing, supervision and decision-making responsibilities.
• When qualified, volunteers to participate in emergency medevac procedures as needed.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.
• Utilizes incident and medication error reporting protocols per MHC policies.
• Participates in continuing education activities.
• Facilitates patient care across multiple disciplines, departments, and other non-MHC agencies through referrals and other business operations.
• Proficient at patient assessment, iv start, and iv fluid administration.
• Ensures patient educational materials are ordered, stocked, and given to patients accordingly.
• Educates patients and families about women’s health, pregnancy, and related disease processes.
• Proficiently uses fetal monitoring devices to evaluate fetal well-being and charts accordingly in EHR.
• Sets up and performs gynecological tests and OB/GYN related screenings and procedures as directed by provider.
• Ensures that necessary paperwork, lab, and other supplies are readily available prior to pt arrival.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Diploma in Nursing from an Accredited College.
• Must have RN license in good standing and be eligible to apply for an Alaska licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be willing to get ACLS and PALS training within6 months of hire
• Compassionate approach towards patient care with a focus on promoting health and wellness.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.61 - $65.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kotzebue, AK 99752 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kotzebue, AK 99752: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39 - $66