RN - Clinical Resource Nurse - Medical Surgical

Overview

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. 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 SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay Range: $38.93 - $54.76

Join Our Team as a Clinical Resource Nurse – Elevate Care, Empower Nurses

Are you a passionate RN ready to take your clinical expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Resource Nurse to lead from the front—educating, mentoring, and inspiring our nursing staff while directly enhancing patient care.

• Serve as a trusted clinical resource, guiding staff through best practices and policy adherence.
• Deliver hands-on training and coaching to elevate RN skill sets across diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify educational needs and implement impactful learning strategies.
• Step in where needed—supporting care delivery, performing specialized procedures, and modeling excellence.

You’ll be the bridge between knowledge and practice, helping shape a confident, capable, and compassionate nursing team. Your adaptability and clinical insight will directly influence patient outcomes and staff development.

• A Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching and mentoring.
• A flexible, proactive clinician who thrives in dynamic environments.
• A team player who values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Sign-on and Relocation: $25K Sign On and Up to $10K Relocation for qualified hire.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

Required:

• Nursing degree required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures; experience with evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives; safe medication administration; nursing scope of practice in Alaska.
• Skills: Conducting comprehensive patient assessments; performing or assisting in specialized procedures; patient education; effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability: Motivate others to achieve standards; clear communication; remain calm in high-stress situations.

Computer

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in electronic health record systems
• Proficient in drafting and sending emails

Other

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed

• Limited

• Responsible for complying with safe work rules
• Reports all accidents and injuries immediately per policy
• Cooperates in all accident and injury investigations per policy
• Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA)
• Work with exposure to infectious disease and biohazards in an acute care setting

• Regularly able to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independently
• Reach above head and bend below waist as required

Note:

This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee will be held accountable. However, as the position evolves, an employee should expect to complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here.

Required

Certifications:

ACLS, BLS, PALS (American Heart Association);
Clinical Competency Assessment, High Risk Competency (SEARHC); RN License (Alaska)

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!