AK - Clinical Resource Nurse, Med​/Surg - Sitka

$10K Sign On and Up to $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• 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

Other Functions:

• 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

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

• 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

Experience Required:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 Power Point
• 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 collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed

Travel Required:

• Limited

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:

• 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 and promotes the adherence of infection control guidelines

• Adheres and promotes the adherence of regulatory standards, such as OSHA

Work Environment:

• Work in an environment with regular exposure to infectious disease and biohazards
• Acute care hospital setting
• The noise level in the…