Nurse, Inpatient / OB / ER

About Us

The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation was formed by Bristol Bay tribes in 1973, which have grown to include 34 village tribes. It began managing and operating Kanakanak Hospital and the Bristol Bay Service Unit for the Indian Health Service in 1980. It was the first tribal organization in the U.S. to do so under P.L. 93-638 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act.

Job Summary

Coordinates total nursing care for patients and participates in patient/family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with nursing staff and other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The registered nurse is responsible for providing competent and appropriate Inpatient/ER/OB services when and where assigned. May be a member of the Medevac Transport Team. The patient population ranges in ages from newborn to geriatric.

Essential Functions - Nurse, Inpatient / OB / ER:

• Management of Inpatient/ER/OB Services.
• Responsible for providing a positive public image
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences.
• Acts as charge nurse as assigned. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the personnel’s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed. Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing plans of care.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Participates actively in the improvement of nursing care. Participates in data collection for
• Performance Improvement Indicators as directed and Contributes to the Outpatient’s compliance with JCAHO standards and requirements.
• Accountable for own conduct; promotes good working relationships among staff and other disciplines. Fosters good public relations for Inpatient/OB/ER and BBAHC.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and development needs, attends meetings, in-services, and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth and skill in providing clinical care of patients.
• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department. Works with the Deputy Nurse Director, Clinical Director, and Performance Improvement Officer in the development and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs; sets goals; plans psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records these observations accurately and concisely.
• Administers medications and performs treatments to assigned patients according to BBAHC’s Medication Administration Policy.
• Directs, supervises and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Assists providers with special tests and procedures.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assists team members in giving care to patients, or administers direct care when professional skills and judgment are needed.
• Establishes and maintains communication and utilized teaching opportunities with patients, family members and staff.
• Assists with and institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.
• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Competently performs as a Medevac escort, managing patient care, equipment, supplies and documentation in a concise, systematic and efficient manner.
• Competently performs as the ER nurse providing emergency services.
• Manages telephone triage of patients, families and Health Aides in a competent professional manner.
• Competently provides primary nursing care for assigned group of patients, ranging in age from newborn to geriatrics.
• Competently performs as a Labor & Delivery, post-partum management of OB patients and care of new born.

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN ALASKA

• A registered nurse with a current Alaska State License.
• Must be able to maintain a professional standard of ethics at all times and observe confidentiality regulations established by BBAHC.
• A minimum of two years experience unless newly graduated and able to attend an Internship program at ANMC.
• Knowledge of native culture preferred and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and complete quality monitoring forms and submit reports to appropriate person.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics) and possess the ability to access the data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient/family requirement relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed.
• Be able to travel to villages as necessary.
• Must be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Current CPR certification required. Current ACLS certification preferred.

Working Conditions: Inpatient/ER/OB services with occasional air transport escort, occasional home health coverage, takes call per policy. Must be able to function effectively in clinical setting. Common exposure to contagious diseases. Involves periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting. Hours must be flexible to reflect staffing needs.

Relationship With Others: Must be able to work cooperatively with others interdepartmentally and intra Departmental, as well as interrelating with patients, visitors and vendors.

Positions Supervised: When assigned as Charge Nurse supervises other Nurses on Shift; Health Unit Coordinator.

This Organization Reserves The Right To Change Or Revise Job Duties And Responsibilities As The Need Arises. This Job Description Does Not Constitute A Written Or Implied Contract Of Employment. 


                                                                THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN ALASKA