RN - Clinical Resource Nurse - Medical Surgical

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.57 - $62.80 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $25,000 and relocation: $10,000 for qualified hire. Current hourly rate: $46.27–$62.79/hr DOE.

Join our team as a Clinical Resource Nurse – Elevate Care, Empower Nurses.

Location:

Sitka, Alaska.

Schedule:

Mostly Monday–Friday. SEARHC is a mission‑driven, non‑profit tribal health organization serving Southeast Alaska. We’re looking for a Clinical Resource RN to strengthen our Med Surg team and grow nursing skills across the department.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for Med Surg nurses.
• Provide hands‑on training and collaborate with the educator on policies and procedures.
• Observe nurses in practice and ensure compliance with standards.
• Help shape a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the department.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing education.
• Provide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans.
• Serves as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.
• Function as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectively.
• Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps.
• Develop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skills.
• Utilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence‑based practice standards of care.
• Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families.
• Contribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safety.
• Facilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff training.
• Promotes ethical standards and organizational mission and vision.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadership.
• Performs quality control audits, monitors and reports concerns as they relate to nursing issues to accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

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

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

• Knowledge of
  • Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures.
  • Effectively managing acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Safe medication administration procedures.
  • Various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
  • Nursing clinical scope of practice in the state of Alaska.
• Skills in
  • Conducting comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Performing or assisting in the performance of specialized procedures based on units.
  • Providing patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.
  • Communication strategies and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to
  • Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards.
  • Demonstrate clear communication strategies to promote understanding and development.
  • Remain calm and professional in potentially high‑stress situations.
• Computer Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable.
  • Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails.
• Other Qualifications
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work…