Nursing Jobs in Alaska

Job Title: RN STAFF ED - 56172 Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Providence Hospitals Alaska - RN STAFF ED - 56172 Job located - Anchorage, Alaska USA DATE POSITION TITLE JOB# 11/10/2009 RN STAFF ED - Register to View Job Description: FTE: 0.9, Rotating /Variable. The Providence Emergency Department distinguishes itself as a high volume acute care unit with over 65,000 visits annually. This fast paced environment promotes evidenced-based practices, uses cutting edge technology, and attracts highly trained professionals. Join a busy, highly qualified team! Successful Candidates must be passionate about nursing profession. Will possess 2-5 years recent ER experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing. Required: must be eligible for or licensed as an RN in the State of Alaska. RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Emergency Department, ER, ED, critical care APPLICATION INFORMATION

Job Title: RN Company: Cross Country TravCorps Location: Soldotna, AK Description: Travel Nursing Job Search - Cross Country Travcorps Job Details for Profession : RN     Specialty: OPERATING ROOM City: SOLDOTNA State: AK Length of Contract (Weeks): 13 Shift: 8 HOUR DAYS       http://jobsearch.cctc.com/cctcJobsearch/getjobdetails.do?index=139&posnum=1158707

Job Title: RN STAFF - ADULT CRITICAL CARE - 53101 Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Providence Hospitals Alaska - RN STAFF - ADULT CRITICAL CARE - 53101 Job located - Anchorage, Alaska USA DATE POSITION TITLE JOB# 11/10/2009 RN STAFF - ADULT CRITICAL CARE - Register to View Job Description: Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment providing critical care to adults? Then Providence has an opportunity for you. Our state of the art, 28-bed (high census 22-24) Adult Critical Care Unit offers a sophisticated broad range of practice. Successful applicants will possess a minimum of 2-3 years of recent RN experience providing acute care in a hospital setting and a minimum of 12-18 months of ICU. Post Heart Recovery a plus. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska or have the ability to obtain. Basic Life Support (BLS) is also a requirement. Prioritize multiple tasks, and work with a variety of health unit teams. Who we are! At the heart of Providence Health & Services is a staff of approximately 47,000 people, serving in communities in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon and California. With a century-and-a-half of dedication behind us, the people of Providence stand ready to extend our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to communities into the future. We believe that in order to create an atmosphere of dignity and respect for our patients, we must first create one amongst our staff. Therefore, we offer competitive benefits packages, take steps to encourage work/life balance and continually look for new ways to provide our staff with the tools necessary for growth and accomplishment. RN, nurse, registered nurse, Acute, Critical, Intensive, ACC, CCU, ICU, CICU, SICU, CVICU, CCRN, nursing, Anchorage, Alaska APPLICATION INFORMATION

Job Title: PRG MGR OCCUPATIONAL HLTH RN Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Anchorage, AK Description: PRG MGR OCCUPATIONAL HLTH RN  RN PROGRAM MANAGER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 57694  Job Requisition Number:  57694  Posting Title:  RN PROGRAM MANAGER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 57694  Shift:  1 - Day Shift   Department:  PHSA EMPLOYEE HEALTH   Employment Status:  Full-Time   Location:  3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE ANCHORAGE, Alaska 99508-0000  Salary Minimum:  32.23   Salary Maximum:  48.34   External Description:  Anchorage, Alaska. Working in a healthcare environment is one of the most rewarding experiences one can obtain in their professional career. At Providence Health & Services Alaska, we are proud of our award-winning hospitals, advanced medical and treatment systems and most of all, our talented employees. If you are seeking a new opportunity and have the desire to be a part of an exceptional place to work with a true spirit of teamwork, you are encouraged to apply online today. Providence Health & Services-Alaska is seeking a talented and skilled RN for our Program Manager, Occupational Health position. In this role a successful candidate will oversees all PHSA region occupational health programs and assigned personnel. You will be performing nursing assessments and examinations of employees and provides occupational health nursing service for individual employees, groups of employees and prospective employees. Coordinates disability leave process and performs other responsibilities in order to promote a safe and healthy workforce. Additional job duties include the following: 1. Oversees all occupational health programs for the PHSA region including supervision of LPN’s and Medical Assistants. Ensures and maintains occupational health compliance according to Joint Commission standards. 2. Directs daily workflow for assigned area and manages compliance with annual budget. Participates in on-going Quality Improvement activities, 3. Responsible for screening, interviewing and hiring applicants & revisings job descriptions; conducting regular staff or team meetings, completes personnel evaluations on time, and offers assistance/counseling for job performance issues. 4. Performs physical assessments and screening tests, including medical history, tuberculosis screening, vision (color blind) screening, and arrangements for appropriate laboratory tests. Interprets and evaluates historical data, laboratory reports and screening tests to accurately determine current health status, vaccine needs, etc., in accordance with Employee Health policies and procedures. The essential requirements for this position include the following: Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience: Three years experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of Occupational Health. Licensure/Certification: Certification in Occupational Health (COHN). RN License in Alaska Finally, if you have an appreciation for Alaska's majestic mountains, clean air, and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply online today! We look forward to reviewing your educational accomplishments and professional experiences. Copyright 2006 Providence Health & Services. All Rights Reserved.

Job Title: CLINIC LPN - 56867 Company: Providence Health and Services Location: Wasilla, AK Description: #main_holder#main_jobdetails#left_jobdetails#right_jobdetailsp.header.header_title

Job Title: RN II - ON CALL - 48210 Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Kodiak, AK Description: Providence Hospitals Alaska - RN II - ON CALL - 48210 Job located - Kodiak, Alaska USA DATE POSITION TITLE JOB# 09/27/2009 RN II - ON CALL - Register to View Job Description: Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking the adventure of a lifetime? Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, a 25 bed acute care hospital located in breathtaking Kodiak, Alaska, is currrently seeking a highly skilled on-call RN II. The ideal candidate will provide professional nursing care for assigned patients, assess patient needs, plan and peform interventions, evaluate reponses to care and document all activities. The candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and be licensed as an RN in the State of Alaska. Candidates with at least least two years RN experience in an acute care setting will be given preference. This position includes a 3% geographic differential. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. APPLICATION INFORMATION Apply for this job at the advertiser's site

Job Title: RN INTERN PRIMARY CARE - 48159 Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Providence Hospitals Alaska - RN INTERN PRIMARY CARE - 48159 Job located - Anchorage, Alaska USA DATE POSITION TITLE JOB# 09/27/2009 RN INTERN PRIMARY CARE - Register to View Job Description: Are you a recent nurse graduate with a passion for helping people? Join the team at the Providence Extended Care Center, a 224-bed, subacute and long-term care nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Anchorage, Alaska, as a Primary Care Registered Nurse Intern. The successful candidate will provide compassionate resident care, be a strong team player and have excellent communication skills when dealing with residents, families and coworkers. T he ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing within the past 12 months, hold a current State of Alaska RN license, and have less than one year nursing experience in any setting. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. APPLICATION INFORMATION Apply for this job at the advertiser's site

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Part-time) Company: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Part-time) Tracking Code 20090575 Job Description JOB SUMMARY Provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The functions of the Registered Nurse are to independently and consistently use nursing knowledge, collect patient health data, analyze the data to determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes, implement the interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the healthcare team. The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals. Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning & delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs. Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care. Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations. Directs the day to day activities of LPNs, NAs and PSAs. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients. Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease. Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions. Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of Alaskan culture. Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients. Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making. Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.  Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. Required Experience MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A Bachelors Degree in Nursing.  Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.  Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Specific experience may be required for each work area. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.  Current BLS card.  Current ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc card as required for specific work area.  Must be licensed as a RN by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements. ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious diseases.   ANMC is not a latex free environment therefore some latex exposure can be expected.  Some non-standard work hours are required.  All nurses hired as new graduates are hired as a RN I. A basic competency requirement for continued employment at ANTHC is the advancement on the ANTHC Clinical Ladder from an RN I to an RN II; this must be accomplished within 18 months of hire. All other RNs will be hired as a RN II. PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION National certification is preferred. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.    ANMC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected. AGE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Provides care to the following age groups:  All Job Location Anchorage, AK, US. Position Type Part-TimePlease refer to job code anthc-216906 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: NURSE EXTERN ACC - 49331 Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Providence Hospitals Alaska - NURSE EXTERN ACC - 49331 Job located - Anchorage, Alaska USA DATE POSITION TITLE JOB# 09/27/2009 NURSE EXTERN ACC - Register to View Job Description: Are you a nursing student? The Adult Critical Care unit (ACC) has developed a new program to allow current nursing students the opportunity to work alongside the ACC nursing staff as a RN Extern. The RN Externs are frontline staff members who work under the direct supervision of the ACC nursing team. They provide basic patient care to a diverse population. As team members, externs will collaborate with ACC nurses, physicians and support staff to meet the needs of patients and their families. Responsibilities include general patient care and maintaining a safe, clean and well-stocked treatment unit. BR> Because the ACC is a fast paced environment, externs can expect their daily job duties to vary based on departmental needs. Externs should be flexible, responsive to feedback and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks. This is an invaluable professional opportunity for nursing students in their Junior or Senior year seeking first hand experience in the busiest adult critical care unit in Alaska. Candidates must be enrolled in a NLN approved school of nursing. Must be able to read, write and speak English. BLS preferred. APPLICATION INFORMATION Apply for this job at the advertiser's site

Job Title: RN PRIMARY CARE - 55127 Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Seward, AK Description:   JOB TITLE RN PRIMARY CARE - 55127 FACILITY Providence Seward Medical and Care Center LOCATION Seward, AK   RN PRIMARY CARE - 55127  Job Requisition Number: 55127 Posting Title: RN PRIMARY CARE - 55127 Shift: 4 - Rotating/Variable Shift   Department: WESLEY ICF NURSING  Employment Status: Full-Time   Location: 417 1ST AVENUESEWARD, Alaska 99664-0000 Salary Minimum: 26.83   Salary Maximum: 40.25   External Description: Are you a Registered Nurse who is ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Providence Seward Medical and Care Center, a facility which provides quality health care to residents and visitors located in breathtaking Seward, Alaska, is currently seeking a highly-qualified Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and care for patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric throughout the community of Seward. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited/approved school of Nursing and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. Preference will be given to those candidates who have at least one year of nursing experience with a medical/surgical focus. Current CPR certification. The ideal candidate will have the ability to assess, problem solve, and triage effectively, independently, and rapidly. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.