Registered Nurse - Long Term Care
Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (Night Shift)

Location: Wrangell, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

• Coordinate nursing care for residents of various ages in a long-term care setting.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with ancillary nursing and healthcare team members to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Make independent clinical decisions during shifts and consult supervisors as needed.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs, LPNs, and ward clerks during the shift.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases or treatment complications.
• Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately.
• Implement and document nursing procedures consistent with scientific principles and policies.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments, including admission databases and ongoing evaluations.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in care conferences and develop educational programs.
• Communicate effectively and supportively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Serve as charge nurse when required, leading nursing staff and managing unit activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, unit goal setting, and maintain compliance with scheduling and dress code policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with mandatory state reporting guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), with experience within the last year.
• Experience in Long Term Care settings.

Additional Information

• No housing or flight accommodations provided.
• Willingness to take charge nurse role when the Director of Nursing is not present.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and make sound nursing judgments.
• Responsible for proper delegation and supervision of nursing support staff.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a contract role in long-term care with night shifts in Alaska.