RN PDU

Company: Alaska Regional Hospital
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Alaska Regional Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN PDU and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.BenefitsAt Alaska Regional Hospital we want to ensure we support you through all stages of your life as a nurse. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K -(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance -and -Reimbursements -for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts -including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, -Auto, and -Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term -& -Long Term Disability -coverage
• Adoption -Assistance
• Legal Benefits -and lots more!Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN PDU opening and continue to learn!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a highly-skilled PDU Nurse you will be responsible for providing Peri-Operative care for patients and will function in a manner to provide quality patient care for patients from pediatric to elderly. Our team works hard to support each other, we are looking for an amazing nurse who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role:
  • You will be able to perform general nursing duties and be competent in all OR procedures as verified by specific competencies.
  • You will demonstrate the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient room turnover and patient flow.
  • You will complete all paperwork and computer charting to ensure accurate and timely charting and patient charges occur.
  • You will rely on previous experience to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon.
  • You will facilitate communications between patient, surgeon, and OR staff and family and other departments as needed.
  • You will evaluate patient's progress and response to nursing interventions and modifies interventions and patient plan of care as appropriate.
  • You will follow patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures
  • You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.
    
    What qualifications you will need:

    • Current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License.
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification, American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and (ALS or ACLS) and Certification.
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course and Certification within 60 days of hire
    • Previous experience preferred.
    • CAPA certification preferred.
    • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, or PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 7 days of employment start dateHCA Healthcare's is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. - We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. - Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.
      Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home. -
      We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. -
      HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. -In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN PDU opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. -Unlock the possibilities apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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