Family Medicine Charge Nurse Manager
Bethel, AK
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Nursing Opportunity - Bethel, Alaska

Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Oversee delivery of patient care through nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a Family Medicine Clinic.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care based on nursing practice standards.
• Manage immediate personnel on unit and perform some managerial responsibilities.
• Collaborate with other RN Charges to drive clinic best practices and coordinate patient and process flows.
• Work with healthcare professionals to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient care for best patient outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person as needed.
• Apply age-specific considerations and cultural diversity in patient care.
• Responsible for care of patients from birth to elderly.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed nursing education program from an NLN-approved institution.
• BSN preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years charge nurse experience in a Clinic or Urgent Care setting.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in good standing in the State of Alaska.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must pass and maintain competencies for the position.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to practice nursing according to Alaska state regulations.
• Cognitive and technical knowledge to manage care across the continuum.
• Flexibility with work schedule and ability to act independently within prescribed limits.
• Skilled in nursing process application, administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, and patient/family education.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work effectively in patient care settings.
• Strong language skills: reading, analyzing, interpreting professional journals, procedures, and regulations; documenting care delivery; presenting information clearly.
• Mathematical skills: basic arithmetic, computing rates, ratios, percentages, interpreting graphs, and data entry.
• Reasoning ability: problem-solving and interpreting instructions in various formats.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise unit secretaries, PCTs, CMAs, LPNs, and RNs in collaboration with the Director.
• Assist with resume review and acquisition of agency or traveling nursing staff.

Additional Information

• All travelers are required to show proof of completed COVID-19 vaccinations.