Rn - Icu, Fte Ketchikan

RN - ICU, 0.9 FTE in beautiful KETCHIKAN!

Peace Health is seeking a RN – ICU for a full‑time, 0.90 FTE variable position. Ketchikan, Alaska is known for its beautiful wilderness, abundant salmon, and rich Alaska Native culture.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $44.77 – $71.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement terms, seniority, etc. GENEROUS Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required:
  
  Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Preferred:
  Specialty certification

Experience

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Staff Nurse, or will orient to point of competency.

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support
• Required:
  
  ACLS and PALS at hire, or according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. Telemetry within 90 days of hire. 12 Lead EKG Basics within 12 months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family‑centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Lifting:
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment. Fine motor skills required. Push/pull up to 45 lbs. Perform hands‑on CPR requiring 100‑125 lbs of force, seldom or occasionally. Ability to move around area with frequent sitting; bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently. Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; tasks in noisy environment.

Mental/Visual:
Vision and hearing within normal limits; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a competitive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO:
Peace Health is an affirmative action employer and protects Veterans, Disabled, and other protected categories in accordance with applicable laws.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.