Nurse Resident - Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Dillingham, Alaska

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Registered Nurse

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Dillingham, AK

A registered nurse with a current license in any U.S. State or Territory; mustbecome licensed in Alaska within one year following hire.2. Must be able to maintain a professional standard of ethics at all times.3. Must observe confidentiality regulations as established by BBAHC Policy, State ofAK and Federal Law.4. Prefer a minimum of two years-experience.5. Knowledge of native culture preferred and cultural sensitivity.6. Ability to initiate, coordinate and complete quality monitoring forms and submitreports to appropriate person.7. Must demonstrate knowledge principles of growth and development over the lifespan (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and possess the ability to access data reflectiveof the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identifyeach patient/family requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and toprovide the care needed.8. Be able to travel to villages as necessary.9. Basic Life Support required.10. ACLS and PALs required to staff the Emergency Department.11. NRP preferred for L&D staffing.12. TNCC preferred for Emergency Department staffing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Management of Inpatient/ER Services.2. Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences.3. Acts as charge nurse as assigned. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with patient's needs and the personnel's capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed.4. Initiates and completes individualized nursing plans of care.5. Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.6. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.7. Participates actively in the improvement of nursing care.8. Accountable for own conduct; promotes good working relationships among staff and other disciplines. Fosters good public relations for Inpatient/ER and BBAHC.9. Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and development needs, attends meetings, in-services, and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth and skill in providing clinical care of patients.10. Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of BBAHC and Nursing Department.11. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs; sets goals; plans appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient including discharge planning.12. Assesses patients using Nursing Assessment skills and techniques13. Ensures proper Infection Control measures are initiated as needed based upon the patient's assessed need.14. Assesses and manages pain in accordance with the Physician orders and patient's needs.15. Provides culturally appropriate care that is in line with the Physician's orders and patient's cultural beliefs. Seeks clarification when/if there may be a conflict between the two16. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records these observations accurately and concisely.17. Administers medications and performs treatments to assigned patients.18. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.19. Assists providers with special tests and procedures.20. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment in maintained in a clean and safe manner.21. Assists team members in providing care for patients and provides direct care when professional skills and judgment are needed.22. Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients, family members, and staff.23. Assists with and institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.24. Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.25. Competently performs as a medevac escort, managing patient care, equipment, supplies, and documents in a concise, systematic and efficient manner.26. Competently performs as the ER nurse providing emergency services.27. Manages telephone triage of patients, families and Health Aides in a competent professional manner.28. Competently provides primary nursing care for assigned group of patients, ranging in age from newborn to geriatrics.29. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Primary Care Nurse Manager

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Dillingham, AK

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provides management and oversees day-to-day operations within the Primary Care Department. Delivers transformational nurse leadership and responsible for establishing appropriate staffing levels and work assignments, developing performance criteria for staff, serving as an expert resource on regulations, policies and operational procedures, and ensuring that the operations of the Primary Care department are consistent with BBAHC organizational standards. Inspire Primary Care staff to achieve at the highest level, using their clinical and psychosocial expertise to serve our patients. Delivering support, compassion and health to those in greatest need. May serve as the acting Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in his/her absence.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience: Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) required. Master of Nursing Science (MSN) preferred.Excellent written/oral communication skills required.Proficiency working with an Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience working with Cerner preferred.

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Diabetes Program Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Dillingham, AK

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide comprehensive care to patients with diabetes and/or other chronic conditions.QUALIFICATIONS:Nurse Practitioner or Board-Certified Physician's Assistant required.Unexpired, unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. State or Territory required. Must become licensed in the State of Alaska within one year of start of BBAHC employment and maintain unrestricted Alaska license continuously thereafter.Minimum of two years' experience as a mid-level practitioner certified BTLS/ACLS required.Experience preferred in providing diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the current American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards.Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's policies and procedures.

RN Case Manager

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Dillingham, AK

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provides professional nurse case management for the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Care Teams to promote excellent patient care. Works to develop positive relationships with patients and employees to help patients meet their healthcare needs. Responsible for the coordination of appropriate, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care. For patients, which promotes quality and cost-effective health care outcomes working within established standards for case management practices. Coordinates appropriate healthcare between organizations per Physician orders and patient needs.QUALIFICATIONS:A registered nurse with a current license from any U.S. State, Alaska State license required within one (1) year of hire. Certification in Case Management through the American Nurses Credentialing Center preferred.Must be able to always maintain a professional standard of ethics and nursing practices and observe confidentiality regulations established by BBAHC.Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required.Knowledge of scope of patient care services provided by other clinical service lines and the referral process.Knowledge of effective teaching processes and principles in planning, providing and evaluating optimum health care.Knowledge of clinical quality management and improvement processes to comply with internal and external standards.Knowledge of general medical procedures and the ability to anticipate complications and the indicated therapeutic interventions.Knowledge of clinic practices and ability to act as a resource for clinic personnel and assist providers as necessary.Proficiency in the use of appropriate computer-based software and office equipment.Knowledge of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act is required as use of patient record is an integral part of the position and privacy of individuals must be protected to the fullest.Ability to maintain safety and infection control standards.Knowledge and ability to apply evidence based best practices.Ability to mentor and orient new staff members.

Nurse Resident - Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Dillingham