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Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
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Implement and evaluate nursing interventions, recognizing changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate responses or escalation of care.
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Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to provider orders and organizational policies.
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Provide thorough patient and family education regarding care, medications, and discharge planning.
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Exercise independent nursing judgment and critical thinking to determine appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice.
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Collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of services.
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Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Advocate for patient care needs and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system.
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Adhere to nursing scope of practice, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and infection prevention standards.
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Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
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Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork within the clinical setting.
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Provide appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
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Support the orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
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Float to other departments or assignments as needed to support patient care needs.
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Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Clinical competency validation within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
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High-risk competency validation within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.
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For new nursing program graduates or experienced nurses new to a specialty area: All required specialty-specific and advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable to practice area) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
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For experienced nurses hired directly into a specialty area: Evidence of current required certifications for the position (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable to practice area) at the time of hire.
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For nurses with float areas: Completion of required certifications for the highest level specialty in which care will be provided.
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Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
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Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical systems.
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Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
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Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.
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Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.
