Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

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

Job Summary

Coordinates and provides professional nursing care for residents of various ages in a long-term care setting. Participates in patient and family teaching, collaborates with healthcare team members, and maintains standards for professional nursing practice. Responsible for clinical decision-making, delegation, supervision, and emergency response during shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases and treatment complications.
• Prioritize care based on acuity and patient preference; anticipate and respond to emergencies and changes in patient status.
• Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately.
• Carry out medical and nursing care plans; coordinate care activities with physicians and healthcare team.
• Provide individualized, goal-oriented nursing care based on scientific principles and nursing process.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in care conferences and develop educational programs.
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, including admission assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Document assessments, care plans, progress notes, and patient responses accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Provide leadership as charge nurse when required, including delegation and supervision of CNAs, LPNs, and ward clerks.
• Participate in staff meetings, unit goal setting, and comply with scheduling and dress code policies.
• Comply with mandatory state reporting guidelines and complete all required training and competency checks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Long Term Care, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Trauma Training (ATT)
• Experience in charge nurse roles with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Familiarity and competence with mandatory state reporting guidelines and associated time requirements

Additional Information

• This position does not provide housing or travel reimbursement.
• Willingness to serve as charge nurse in absence of Director of Nursing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills are essential.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound judgments in emergency situations.