RN Outpatient Services - WMC

Pay Range: $44.57 - $62.80. The registered nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include provider’s orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.

Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountabilities for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor and/or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources. Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation. Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech.

Oversee the standards of nursing practice for the organization’s outpatient services. The Outpatient Services RN participates with other Nursing Service’s personnel and Administration in the development of inpatient and outpatient care programs, policies, and procedures to meet all requirements including ethical and legal concerns. Implements, monitors, and evaluates safety and quality throughout WMC’s outpatient departments.

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 insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

• Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Ensure each patient’s/resident’s right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel.
• Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followed
• Create and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment.
• Assist in training department personnel and make recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) concerning training.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON.
• Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients’/residents’ rights are protected.
• Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used.
• Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.
• Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
• Assure that all nurses’ notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patient’s response to care.
• Notify physicians of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms.
• Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at…