Nurse

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to work in a dynamic clinic setting!
IFHS is a non-profit health rural clinic which serves the health interests of the residents of Unalaska, AK. 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 IFHS is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.

• FLSA Job Status: Non-Exempt
  
• Education/Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN), or Practical Nursing License (LPN) from the State of Alaska. Previous experience in Critical Access Hospital or ER preferred. BLS required within 90 days of hire. ACLS & PALS required within 1 year of hire
  
• Department: Clinical Support Staff
  
• Supervisor: Clinic Coordinator (Reports to Clinic Coordinator and Medical Director)
  
• Key Working Relationships: Practitioners, Medical Support Staff, Behavioral Health Clinicians, and Administration
  
• Primary Customer Groups: External Practitioners, Patients and their family members, and Vendors/Customers
  
• Aged of Patients Served: All
• Location: Willing to relocate to Dutch Harbor Unalaska, Alaska, with an employer-provided relocation package (Relocation is required).

JOB SUMMARY

Overview: The IFHS Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages from infant to elderly including after-hours urgent/emergent needs.

• Performs professional nursing duties utilizing the nursing process and initiating nursing actions, providing comprehensive nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of the patient and family.
  
• Must be organized and able to coordinate all aspects of patient care to provide the highest quality of healthcare services and to promote Excellent customer service. Effective communication with the patient, primary health care provider and IFHS support services is required.
  
• This person is expected to function independently, be self-starting and show good judgment in decision-making and problem solving. Demonstrates initiatives and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks during times when patient load is light.
  
• Schedule: Will have a variable schedule that includes working Day shift (with some Saturdays), Evening shift (during seasons of high volume) and On-Call outside of standard business hours (on a rotating basis).
  

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practice and procedures required to assess and care for patients of all ages and conditions. In conjunction with the health care provider, develops a plan of care from assessment data for individual patients. Observes, assesses, recognizes, identifies and interprets the patient condition. Documents observations, nursing interventions, health teaching, therapeutic measures, and the coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines. Evaluates to what extent nursing interventions have met the health care goals of the patient and revises the plan of care accordingly.
  
• Administers therapeutic measures as ordered by a physician or other qualified health care provider appropriate within scope of practice and department protocol. Operates specialized equipment. Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information system.
  
• Performs triage of patients requiring other than routine clinic appointments. Assesses patient according to established protocol and provides appropriate advice or directs patient to level of care. Recognizes signs and symptoms requiring intervention and acts appropriately.
  
• Maintains a safe and aseptic environment by carrying out sterile and aseptic technique and procedures.
  
• Performs dispensary duties as needed; fill medication orders, verify med orders with ordering practitioner, give instructions and educate patients about medications, and document/charge medications properly
  
• Participates and assists in staff meetings, department trainings, and community outreach events
  
• Assists with secondary duties as assigned such as; cleaning, laundry, sterilization, inventory/stocking, and basic equipment maintenance
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Services Coordinator and Medical Director
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional scope, including nursing care principles, practice, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effect, side effects and the complications of their use
  
• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical and psychosocial disorders
  
• Ability to assess, triage and care for urgent care as well as primary care patients.
  
• Skilled in operating and monitoring a variety of specialized medical equipment
  
• Ability to obtain IV/IO access.
  
• Skilled in interpersonal communication with all stakeholders, including IFHS departments of Laboratory, Radiology, Registration/Billing, Dispensary, Medical Staff, etc.
  
• Ability to develop or coordinate a multi-disciplinary outpatient care plan.
  
• Ability to recognize adverse signs and react appropriately.
  
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies with providers and support staff while on-call.
  
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to other nursing personnel.
  

License/Certification:

• Alaska RN License - Required/ or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (direct hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date).
  
• BLS Certification- Required.
  
• ACLS/ PALS Certification- Required/ or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
  

Education: Successful completion of an accredited BSN, Diploma, or Associated Nursing Degree Program. Other healthcare education is a plus.

Experience:

• Nursing or equivalent: 1 year- Required.
  
• Emergency or Critical Care: 1 year- Preferred.
  
• Other healthcare experience a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective devices
  
• Visions: adequate to read 12-point font type with or without corrective lenses
  
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing with staff, patients and the general public
  
• Must have manual dexterity of hands/ fingers for frequent writing, computer work, filing and preforming/assisting with procedures
  
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 200lbs (with assistance)
  
• Must be able to subject to prolonged standing or walking
  

STANDARD OF CONDUCTS

• Appearance:
  
  • Maintain a professional personal appearance, and abide by the dress code at all times while working and representing IFHS.
    
  • Demonstrate actions that support maintaining a positive and clean facility appearance.
    
• Attitude:
  
  • Acknowledge customers; smile and maintain eye contact as appropriate.
    
  • Apologize for problems, inconveniences, and wait times.
    
  • Be kind, sympathetic, and helpful.
    
  • Act in a professional manner at all times.
    
• Respect:
  
  • Treat all customers (patients and guests) with respect
    
  • Treat colleagues (employees, practitioners, volunteers) as professionals.
    
  • Be accountable in meeting customers’ requests and needs.
    
  • Recognize and respect differing viewpoints and beliefs.
    
  • Show reverence for cultural diversity and perspective of all people.
    
• Ownership/ Accountability:
  
  • Act as an ambassador of IFHS at all times.
    
  • Anticipate an exceed customers’ needs and expectations.
    
  • Understand and accept responsibilities.
    
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to all issues/ problems/ concerns.
    
• Communication:
  
  • Acknowledge customers / patients by being attentive.
    
  • Keep customers / patients appropriately informed.
    
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
    
  • Use proper voice and email etiquette.
    
  • Use proper and professional telephone etiquette.
    
  • Demonstrate positive and proactive communication skills to include active listening.
    
  • Asks appropriate questions to clarify understanding.

BENEFITS

• Hiring Bonus
  
• Dental insurance
  
• No Co-Pay for in-house care
  
• Gym/Pool Membership
  
• HRA
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Relocation assistance
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Vision insurance