Registered Nurse - Intermittent - Critical Care Unit

registered nurse - intermittent - critical care unit
tracking code
20110710
job description
job summary
provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs.
delivers timely and effective nurisng care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.etc card as required for specific work area, tncc, nrp, pals,   current acls.
position type
full-time/regular
salary
us dollar (usd).
additional minimum requirements
work involves the potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
the following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.   anmc is not a latex free environment therefore some latex exposure can be expected.
required experience
miinmum eductaion qualifciation
a bachelor\'s degree in nursing.  incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.
knolwedge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
minimum physical requirements
the following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.a basic competency requirement for continued employment at anthc is the advancement on the anthc clinical ladder from an rn i to an rn ii; this must be accomplished within 18 months of hire.   must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years continuing eductaion in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of pratcice.  must be licensed as a rn by the sttae of alsaka and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
knolwedge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.principles,
required skills
knowledge and skills
knowledge of nursing science, and procedures for the care of patients, techniques.  some non-standard work hours are required.and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, and rights, dignity,
makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.
interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a shared governance model of nursing practice.  must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.all other rns will be hierd as a rn ii.  all nusres hierd as new gradautes are hierd as a rn i.
preefrred certifciation qualifciation
natoinal certifciation is prefrered.
minimum certifciation qualification
current regitsered nusre licnese in the state of alaska.
knowledge and abiilty to utiilze eviednce baesd practice to devleop the plan of care and intervnetions.intervnetions,
perofrms nursing assesmsents, and evalutaions.
knowledge of alaksan culutre.education, or traniing may be substtiuted for education, experience,   equivalent knowledge.
utilizes the ana scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements as the foundation for nursing practice.supports the operations of the alaska native medical center and programs.
skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
performs other duties as assigned.some latex exposure can be expected, therefore.
knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients.    anmc is not a latex free environment. us, ak,
age specific requirements
provides care to the following age groups:  all
job location
anchorage.
representative duties
evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals.
minimum qualifications
specific experience may be required for each work area.
directs the day to day activities of lpns, nas and psas.
knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.  current bls card.
skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, and team members, families.develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes, collect patient health data,
essential functions
the functions of the registered nurse are to independently and consistently use nursing knowledge, and evaluate the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, working collaboratively with the healthcare team, analyze the data to determine diagnoses, implement the interventions identified in the plan of care.
skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.effectiveness,
considers factors related to safety, evidence based-practice, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs, and cost in planning & delivering patient care.
skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. 
skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care,
collaborates with the patient, family.