Clinic RN
Sitka, Alaska
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Care Coordination

Location: Sitka, Alaska Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks) Shift: Monday-Friday, days Hours: 40 per week On Call: May be required

Role Overview

The Long-Term Care Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care across the lifespan to patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions across a broad range of diagnoses. The role requires strong clinical assessment skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to manage fluctuating patient needs in a group setting. The nurse must be competent in the use of all equipment in the specialty and may float to other departments or assignments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer medications and treatments safely.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate interventions or escalate care.
• Coordinate care with providers and the interdisciplinary team, including referrals and follow-up.
• Provide patient and family education on care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Document assessments and outcomes accurately and on time in the electronic health record.
• Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff, and support orientation and education of staff and students.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing) from an accredited program.
• Valid, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska, active at the time of submittal.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required at the time of hire.
• At least 1 year of clinic experience, with clinic experience within the last year.
• Long Term Care experience.

Other Listed Certifications

• ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP, ATT (the source lists these without stating whether they are required)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Housing and Transportation

• Housing and transportation are not provided for travelers. The staffing agency assists employees with these needs.