Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse
Hoonah, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Rural Registered Nurse

Location: Hoonah, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to elderly, including after-hours urgent/emergent clinic care. Perform nursing duties using the nursing process to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of patients and families. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently during lighter patient loads.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients of all ages and conditions using nursing care principles and procedures.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with primary care providers.
• Observe, assess, and interpret patient conditions; document nursing interventions, health teaching, and therapeutic measures.
• Administer therapeutic measures as ordered within scope of practice and department protocols.
• Operate specialized equipment and utilize computer-based health information systems correctly.
• Perform triage for patients requesting non-routine clinic appointments and direct them to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain a safe and aseptic environment using sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain equipment and medical/nursing supplies; identify and correct safety concerns promptly.
• Provide weekend, on-call, and secondary coverage for moderate complexity lab functions including phlebotomy, QA/QI, lab specimen testing and documentation, proficiency testing, and shipping.
• Perform respiratory therapy functions such as pulmonary function testing, peak flow tests, 12-lead EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen therapy.
• Support radiology functions including registering/editing x-rays, taking films, cassette maintenance, and documentation.
• Assist with case management and referral care coordination as needed.

Requirements

• Active Alaska RN License required at time of application.
• Flu vaccination required.
• X-Ray experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP, ATT.
• Must be able to identify life-threatening situations quickly and coordinate patient care effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with good judgment.
• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility location.

Experience

• Specialty: Nursing
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year (based on highest requirement in description)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Start date will be at least 5 weeks after fingerprint cards are received for processing.
• No housing or flights provided.
• Position requires weekend and on-call coverage.

This role is ideal for a nurse seeking a rural healthcare setting with diverse responsibilities including clinical nursing, lab, respiratory therapy, and radiology support.