RN Charge - ICU

Company: Alaska Regional Hospital
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Mixed (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Full-time

Our Mission- Above all else, we are committed to the careand improvement of human life. For us, it's all about people. Here at HCA, you will findthat caring extends to our patients, employees, and the communities we serve.It is demonstrated by industry leading patient satisfaction scores, definedpathways for your personal and professional growth, and the impact of the over30,000 volunteer hours we provide annually. Our dedication has led to awards ofrecognition including being named a World s Most Admired Company by FortuneMagazine. Are you looking for an employer with many different careeroptions and a people-focused culture? You ve come to the right place. HCA at a glance .
A few of the benefits we provide you:

• TuitionReimbursement
• FullMedical, Dental, Life, Disability and Vision Insurance
• 401k(3%-9% match based on tenure)
• NewExtended Family Leave
• EmployeeStock Purchase Plan
• Healthcareand Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• EmployeeDiscount Program Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We areactively reviewing applications. Highly qualified candidates will be promptlycontacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your application andhelp us raise the bar in patient care!
  Alaska Regional s 1,000 employees and medical staff of more than550 independent practitioners are known for their expertise, compassion andskills proving that bigger is not always better. As the only non-medicalhospital in the state with its own landing strip, patients and families fromthroughout our state look to Alaska Regional for critical care. The 250-bedhospital is also recognized for outstanding quality performance,patient-centered culture, excellent clinical outcomes and cutting-edgetechnology.
  Alaska Regional is part of HCA s network of more than 300 affiliate hospitals,outpatient centers and business offices across the country offering employeesthe opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Alaska Regional are allabout caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families andemployees.
  
  Alaska boasts incredible scenic beauty, drawing visitors year-round who comefor a vacation and end up making Alaska home.Alaskans enjoy all the amenities of an urban lifestyle includingperforming arts, museums, cultural activities, shopping and fine dining whileliving minutes from outdoor adventures in The Last Frontier.
  Our nursing teams are a committed, caring group ofcolleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. Ifyou are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be yournext opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! The Charge ICU/CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. They also are responsible for nursing leadership on the unit for designated shifts. The tasks and responsibilities include:
  • Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
  • Carries out physician orders.
  • Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
  • Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
  • Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
  • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
  • Instructs and educates patients and families.
  • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
    Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include:
    • Current licensure as an RN.
    • Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
    • Minimum requirement: One year critical care experience required; Two years preferred.
    • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
    • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
    • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
    • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity atour company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteranstatus, or disability status.
      Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here .For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: cardiothoracic, care, coronary, infusion, intensive care unit, recovery, staff nurse, surgery, surgical, unit

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