Job Title
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for an Ambulatory Care setting in Bethel, Alaska. This role is integral to providing comprehensive patient care across the lifespan, from birth to elderly, within a collaborative healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full scope of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. This position requires a commitment to quality, cost-effective, and efficient care delivery, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while upholding age-specific and cultural diversity considerations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care through the systematic application of the nursing process.
- Direct and coordinate nursing care for a diverse patient population.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource person when situations require specialized knowledge.
- Administer treatments and medications accurately and safely.
- Interpret diagnostic tests and integrate findings into patient care plans.
- Provide comprehensive patient, family, and significant other education.
- Manage patient care across the continuum, ensuring continuity and coordination.
- Document all aspects of care delivery thoroughly and accurately.
- Supervise Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in collaboration with the Charge Nurse.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a program of education in nursing approved by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
- Ability to pass and maintain all required competencies for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting as a Registered Nurse.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in the nursing process and care management principles.
- Basic EKG skills.
- Proficiency with medical equipment relevant to ambulatory care (e.g., EKG, Cystoscopy).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to administer treatments, medications, and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Proficiency with standard office equipment (computer, telephone, fax, copy machine).
- Ability to manage care across the continuum.
- Flexible work schedule and ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mathematical aptitude for dosage calculations and data interpretation.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Effective presentation skills for communicating information to various audiences.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 29, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Alaska.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.