Long Term Care RN
Wrangell, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an AK-licensed RN for a long-term care position with variable night/day shifts and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a long-term care setting with residents of various ages
• Position includes both night shifts and some day shift coverage, with 12-hour shifts
• On-call responsibility rotates weekly among staff, with a required 30-minute response time and presence on the island
• Rotating on-call schedule means each nurse is on-call one out of every three weeks
• Team includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ward clerks
• Coordinate and deliver individualized nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans and physician's orders
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to CNAs, LPNs, and other support staff during shift
• Participate in patient, family, and staff education as well as care conferences
• Contribute to assessment, develop and implement care plans, and document nursing procedures and responses in the EHR
• Promote infection control practices and uphold nursing standards and policies
• May serve as charge nurse or contact RN when needed in the absence of the DON
• Scrub or dress code must be followed according to facility policy
• Required to attend at least 50% of departmental staff meetings and complete all mandatory competencies and trainings

Requirements

• Active and current Alaska (AK) RN license required for consideration
• Minimum of one year RN experience
• Certifications required: BLS/BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ATT
• Must provide two fingerprint cards upon acceptance
• Flu vaccine required prior to start

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts