Nursing Jobs in Alaska

Job Title: RN, Procedure Case Manager Company: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Location: Nome, AK Description: PURPOSE OF POSITION: To oversee the management of the Inpatient and Outpatient nursing Departments, Emergency Room, Ambulatory Care Services and Specialty Clinic, SART, MCH/Pediatric/and Adult Case Management, and Central Sterile. This oversight will ensure that each department/area is providing patient and family focused care in accordance with NSHC’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. NOT APPLICABLE MET STANDARD DID NOT MEET STANDARD MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Core Competencies: I. A. Process and Professionalism: • Ensures clinical staff utilizes the appropriate process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation when: assessing the patient’s condition and needs; setting outcomes; implementing appropriate actions to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and safety needs; and evaluating patient’s progress. • Represents NSHC in a professional manner while acting as an advocate for patients/families, physicians, nurses and other staff members. • Maintains quality and efficiency standards as set nationally and as set by the immediate supervisor, and makes recommendations for improvements. • Participates in activities that promote professional growth and self-development. Attends pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested by the immediate supervisor. • Adheres to all NSHC dress codes, personnel and safety policies. • Upholds NSHC’s vision, mission and corporate values. B. Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: • Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s), when appropriate. • Maintains constant awareness of the legal aspects of patient care and demonstrates this in decisions regarding patient care within the appropriate scope of practice. C. Assessments and Interventions: Ensures use of system based assessments identifying patient problems and needs with appropriate interventions to achieve desirable outcomes. D. Procedures, Therapies, and Treatments: Maintains an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with NSHC policies and procedures and in compliance with State and federal laws/regulations and standards. E. Care Management: Monitors areas to ensure that nursing and medical team care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner, discharge planning is carried out, and the medical regime for each patient is implemented when properly prescribed by the physician. Delegates/assigns tasks/duties to other members of the department as appropriate. F. Documentation: Ensures that data is gathered and accurately documented information in a timely manner demonstrating the utilization of the appropriate process to promote patient outcomes. POSITION: Director of Nursing PAGE 2 OF 3 NOT APPLICABLE MET STANDARD DID NOT MEET STANDARD MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: G. Safety: • Maintains and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of departmental and corporate safety policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans. • Performs CPR according to policy. • Maintains a safe environment for patients, guests and staff. • Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential. H. People Centered: • Establishes a presence by using, compassionate listening, and knowledge of the change/transition process in situation involving emotions, life/death transition, and/or conflict. • Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, management, patients and guests. • Promotes healing by maintaining a peaceful, orderly and clean environment. • Acts as a role model in maintaining a professional atmosphere. I. Patient Education: Participates in and ensures facilitation of patient’s and family’s learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up. J. Medication Administration: Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately. K. IV/Enteral Therapy: Provides safe and accurate IV and enteral therapy. II. Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor (i.e. participates in orientation of new personnel, attends meetings and court hearings when needed, and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner). III. Department/Area Specific: Nursing Services A. Customer population specific • Demonstrates ability to work with and provide appropriate service and information to the clients, general public, outside agencies, departments, employees and management. 1. Provides care to the following age groups: __Embryo __birth __infant (0-2yrs) __child __pre-adolescent __Adolescent __adult __geriatric __maternal/neonate B. Demonstrates ability to care for medical, critically ill, traumatically injured, mental health, maternal/neonate, and pediatric patient populations according to policy and procedure. Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of these patients. C. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Responsible for all personnel matters in regards to the Outpatient and Inpatient Nurse Supervisors • Implements department programs, projects or changes annually to promote productivity, enhance services, and/or increase staff awareness of the need to control costs. • Preparation of fiscal year budgets and staffing requests. • Maintains and monitors fiscal concerns and viability. POSITION: Director of Nursing PAGE 3 OF 3 NOT APPLICABLE MET STANDARD DID NOT MEET STANDARD MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establishes work schedule and assignment procedures to ensure coverage as demonstrated by maintaining staffing within approved budget. Cross-trains staff and maximizes human resources most efficiently by floating staff between units as necessary • Recruits experienced personnel and minimizes the number of traveling staff when possible • Planning: Participates and contributes to corporate wide planning, and; anticipates and reacts appropriately to changing workloads of departments. • Organizing: Established and maintains an effective organizational structure for the department; deploys staff and utilizes other resources effectively, and; integrates unit goals with those of other units/divisions. • Leading: Effectively represents NSHC in state and regional meetings; resolves inter-personal staff conflicts effectively and promptly, and; advocates for NSHC. Represents inpatient and outpatient units at medical staff meetings and to VP Hospital Services/Administration • Participates in HSPIC(Hospital Services Performance Improvement Committee), Infection Control, Safety and Security, and any other standing committee forum requiring nursing leadership • Evaluation: Evaluates units’ effectiveness and develops appropriate plan to improve; recognizes and promptly deals with important divisional issues and brings corporate-wide issues forward for resolution, and; conducts program, department and staff evaluations in an effective and timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of an accredited BSN Nursing Program and Masters Degree is required. Registration/Certification: ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and first aid certification is required. Licensure: Must be licensed as a RN by the State of Alaska. Experience: Five years of hospital clinical nursing experience is required with three years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Skills: This position requires good organizational skills with attention to detail. Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written). Possess ability to follow detailed written and oral instruction. Demonstrate professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations. Physical Requirements: Must be in good general health. Must be physically able to talk, hear, type, file, write, bend, stoop, and reach. Continuous amount of

Job Title: RN - PACU Company: Banner Health Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: Overview: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a tobacco free workplace. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services. As the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's Interior, FMH/DC strives to promote health throughout the region and reaches out to serve in any way we can. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical help they need. At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends. FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-5 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve. The RN provides patient/resident care based on the nursing process. Patient/resident care is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. Patients/residents of all ages are served including neonate/infant, pediatric/adolescent, and adult/ geriatric populations. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's/residents response to care, and emergency situations. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills.  Working as a Registered Nurse in PACU and a busy Out-Patient nursing department. PACU is an eight bed unit, staffed by ASPAN standards (averages 25-30 cases per day). Position Available:Full-timeVaried ShiftsCall Required Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability.NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid RN license for the State of Alaska.  BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. PRFIVE5

Job Title: RN - Labor and Delivery Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Anchorage, AK Description: POSITION SUMMARY:A Registered Nurse (RN) who renders individualized comprehensive nursing care to meet patients physical, psychological, spiritual, social, cultural and educational needs. The RN provides the best possible preventative, supportive, and rehabilitative nursing care to meet the needs of Obstetrical and low risk new born patients based upon the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure; coordinates functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital in a spirit that fosters positive working relationships.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - OB/Surgical Company: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Location: Sitka, AK Description: Upon Requst

Job Title: Nurse Clinical Perioperative Job in FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Fort Wainwright, AK Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Nurse (Clinical/Perioperative) Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number: WTEV10104350 Salary Range: 63,250.00 - 78,911.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0610-10/10 Open Period: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010 Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - AK - Ft. Wainwright Who May Be Considered: Status CandidatesJob Summary:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each monthOrganization(s): MEDDAC-AK, Operating Room, Fort Wainwright, Alaska - Eligible for 19.03% Tax Free Cost of Living AllowanceAbout the Position: RELOCATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID. The advertised salary range does not include the 19.03% tax free Cost of Living Allowance currently authorized.Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Reinstatement eligibles. NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles. Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans. Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA). Employment Program for People with Disabilities eligibles. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721. DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles. Defense Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration Interchange eligible. Eligible DCIPS employees currently under the DCIPS Interchange Agreement. Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizen Major Duties:Uses a nursing database to obtain patient history. Utilizes the perioperative process to identify patient problems and generate nursing diagnoses; designs a plan of care, writes and implements nursing orders to achieve established goals, evaluates nursing intervention based on patient response to care, documents patient status on a continual basis and revises plan of care accordingly. Teaches staff, patient and family regarding disease process; pre and post-operative care; diagnostic procedures, use of equipment related to disease/treatment/care; expected and possible adverse reactions to medications; health maintenance and illness prevention. Administers medications via intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, topical, rectal and intravenous. Directs the work of surgical technicians and Licensed Practical Nurses. Confers with surgeons regarding specialized supplies and equipment required for patient care. Scrub or circulate on surgical procedures. Qualifications:Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule This position has a positive education requirement. On your resume, list the highest level of education completed, major, name of school, year degree awarded and GPA. If you are not already working in this series or a series with similar education requirements, your resume must include a list of courses, number of credit hours per course and the total number of credit hours completed. At the time of selection, applicants will be required to submit copies of their official transcript, certificates, licenses or other qualifying credentials. Specialized experience must be clearly documented in your resume, and must demonstrate knowledge of established professional nursing concepts, principles and practices to assess the needs of assigned perioperative surgical patients; knowledge of infrequently used and special drugs including normal dosages, administration, action and adverse reactions; skill and ability to develop perioperative nursing care to assigned patients before, during and after surgery; skill and ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and/or care provided; knowledge of aseptic principles and practices; knowledge of specialized equipment to include name, use, assembly, care and value; knowledge of medical-legal surgical practices; knowledge of types of sterilization and disinfectants, sterilization and disinfectant techniques and principles; and knowledge of drugs being placed on the sterile field. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent). Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required. Immunization screening is required. Initiation of State Criminal History Repository checks for each state where an individual has resided for the past five years may be required prior to appointment to a position. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. One year trial/probationary period may be required.How You Will Be Evaluated:Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Benefits:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employme

Job Title: LPN ACUTE CARE Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Seward, AK Description: LPN ACUTE CARE  LPN ACUTE CARE - 63019  Job Requisition Number:  63019  Posting Title:  LPN ACUTE CARE - 63019  Shift:  1 - Day Shift   Department:  NURSING   Employment Status:  Full-Time   Location:  417 1ST AVENUE SEWARD, Alaska 99664-0000  Salary Minimum:  18.39   Salary Maximum:  27.59   External Description:  Providence is calling. LPN ACUTE CARE – 63019 Provides clinical nursing care for assigned clients. Implements the plan of care established by the Registered Nurse (RN) for individual clients by providing direct nursing care, teaching the client and/or caregiver, providing regular assessments, and making appropriate referrals. Completes accurate and timely documentation in accordance with policies. Communicates with other team members, the physicians, and other providers involved with the client in accordance with standards for Skilled Services. Provides backup nursing coverage for other team members as assigned. Implements care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues for customers served. Performs other related duties as assigned. We're seeking an individual who performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Mission and Philosophy of our founders, the Sisters of Providence. Position Specifics. This position is located at Providence Seward Medical Center in Seward, Alaska. 8 Hour Day 40 Hour Week, FTE 1.0, Full Time. REQUIREMENTS Education: Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited nursing program. Licenses/Certifications: Current Alaska LPN license. Current CPR certification. Experience: One year of nursing experience with medical/surgical focus. Other: Ability to assess, problem solve, and triage effectively, independently, and rapidly. Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Answer the call to fulfill the Mission. Providence serves Alaskans in five communities – Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Kodiak Island, Seward and Valdez. Providence Health & Services Alaska is the state's largest private employer with more than 4,000 full and part-time employees working for the organization statewide. Career opportunities are available in a wide-range of facilities and services, including our large, award-winning medical center in Anchorage, smaller community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice & home health programs, each known for their high quality care. If you are ready for your next adventure, we have a ministry for you. Providence Health & Services is comprised of 60 medical facilities in five states with more than 51,000 employees carrying out its mission of meeting the health needs of the communities we serve. For more than 150 years, this not-for-profit healthcare network has called professionals to work together to live our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to excellence established by our founders, the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides competitive benefits, a drug-free workplace and supports work/life balance. Copyright 2006 Providence Health & Services. All Rights Reserved.

Job Title: Banner Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Procedures - Fairbanks, AK Company: Banner Health Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: BANNER HEALTH'S INNOVATION IS TRANSFORMING MEDICAL CARE AND CAREERS. Innovation is what makes us a leader, but our employees are what define us as the best. At Banner Health, we strongly believe in making a difference in our employees' lives and careers so they can make a difference in the lives of others. We are committed to providing satisfying and successful careers to our healthcare professionals by offering ongoing career growth, lifestyle options, innovative environments, comprehensive benefits and more. Make your next career move with Banner Health. Career GrowthEmpowering employees to develop and thrive is a cornerstone of Banner Health's success. That's why we offer ongoing education programs to help you stay informed on current trends and practices in the medical world. LifestyleDo you prefer small towns or big cities? Deserts or mountains? With locations throughout seven Western states, we offer a lifestyle specifically for you. InnovationWe believe that providing leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art facilities enables us to give the best care possible. At Banner Health, you will have all the resources you need to make a difference in the lives of others. BenefitsWe provide competitive salaries and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans as well as relocation assistance, loan forgiveness programs, on-site child care at selected facilities and more. Banner Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Procedures - Fairbanks, AK 75161 Overview: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a tobacco free workplace. RN travel position for the Special Procedures Department at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (a Banner facility) in Fairbanks, Alaska. Special Procedures includes Endo, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Infusions, conscious sedation, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and at the Tanana Valley Clinic. 10 hour day shifts available. On-call required. Rotating weekends required. RNs must have recent experience in Endo, IV skills and GI experience. RNs should also have strong Med/Surg &/or Critical Care background.Travel nurse needed in late Spring, and summer.Travel assignment includes: 13 week assignment, full time hoursInsurance availableHousing provided or stipend paidBonus at the completion of contractTravel allowance Qualifications: Current/active Alaska RN license required. Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications required. Required: RN will need excellent IV skills and recent GI experience. Must be able to care for infants to geriatrics. Endoscopy and conscious sedation experience. Must have experience as a travel nurse. For more information, and to apply online, please visit www.bannerhealth.com. EOE/AA Job Information: Address:US-AK-Fairbanks Status:Banner Registry-RA Job Category:Registered Nurses/Externs - Positions The choice is yours. Explore the facility, specialty, and benefits you want and apply online by visiting BannerHealth.com To speak to a recruiter Monday-Fridaycall 866-377-JOBS (5627) between 7am - 7pm EOE. Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Job Title: RN - Residential Treatment Center - Day shift Company: North Star Hospital Location: Anchorage, AK Description: North Star is Alaska’s premier behavioral health provider that specialized in helping young people with life’s challenges. We recognize that childhood should be a time of joy, fulfillment, growth, and nurturing care. We also recognize that situations happen that are beyond young people’s control or ability to effectively handle. Our programs at North Star work with the family and the community to help facilitate optimal growth and nurturing throughout times of childhood adversity. Our goal is to help young people get on a track that leads to a life of youthfulness – the life that child and adolescents deserve. We are currently searching for Evening shift RN’s to join our established team. The RN will serve as a Charge Nurse, being responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. You will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. This position requires a current Alaska RN license as well as either an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. You must be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and have the ability to utilize these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks. Clinical and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an exemplary role model to others, as well as having the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of clinical and support teams are a must. Confidentiality is a must for this position. In order to perform this job, knowledge of adolescent growth and development is essential as well as skills in applying these concepts within a therapeutic treatment environment. Familiarity with management of therapeutic level systems is a plus. To apply, please visit www.northstarbehavioral.com and go to the employment section. Follow the instructions to apply online. North Star is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click Here To Apply https://uhs.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=30051&site_id=35

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE/ EMERGENCY DEPT. /PART-TIME/ 7P-7A/ ACUTE CARE EXP. REQUIRED/ ALT. W/E & HOLIDAYS Company: South Peninsula Hospital Location: Homer, AK Description: DESCRIPTION:  The Unit Clerk is responsible as a receptionist at the Acute Care Nursing Station, handling telephone communication both inside and outside South Peninsula Hospital, arranging med-evacuations and coordinating other pertinent activities.  The incumbent performs all clerical functions, including, but not limited to Doctor's orders, admissions, discharges and data entry, working closely with other departments as well as with the public.REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to remain calm under stressful and hectic conditions.  Must have excellent communication techniques and work well with the public.  Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.  Knowledge of medical terminology and strong computer skills are required.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.  Availability for casual work is essential. The incumbent in this position is scheduled for vacation and sick leave replacement and overload 12 hour shifts.

Job Title: NURSE PRAC NEONATAL Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Anchorage, AK Description: NURSE PRAC NEONATAL  NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER - 54219  Job Requisition Number:  54219  Posting Title:  NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER - 54219  Shift:  4 - Rotating/Variable Shift   Department:  NNPS   Employment Status:  Full-Time   Location:  3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE ANCHORAGE, Alaska 99508-0000  Salary Minimum:  36.42   Salary Maximum:  58.90   External Description:  Are you a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) with at least three years experience in clinical practice? Are you dynamic, upbeat, and personable? Come join a world class team in the nationally recognized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Providence Alaska Medical Center. The NNP manages the neonatal patient case load with consultation, collaboration, and general supervision from a physician, and utilizes extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacy and physiology. The NNP exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of certain medical processes and procedures. These skills may be used in the delivery room, on transport, or with infants and pediatric patients within the hospital. The NNP is additionally involved in education, consultation, and research at various levels. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required. Master’s degree, preferred. Must have current RN license in the State of Alaska. Must have a current Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) license in the State of Alaska upon completion of department orientation and within 90 days of hire. Current NCC Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is required within 6 months of hire. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Copyright 2006 Providence Health & Services. All Rights Reserved.