Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Medical/Surgical (TDY Contract)

Location

Bethel, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the full nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients ranging from birth to elderly
• Conduct initial patient assessments and perform reassessments every 24 hours
• Provide care for post-surgical and behavioral health patients, applying age-specific considerations and cultural diversity principles
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve quality, cost-effective patient outcomes
• Administer treatments and medications, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide education to patients, families, and significant others
• Supervise unit secretaries and patient care technicians in collaboration with the Charge Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an NLN-approved nursing education program
• Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Alaska
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to pass and maintain all required position competencies
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (required or willingness to obtain)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills with working knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with both pediatric and adult patient populations
• Prior experience managing behavioral health patients and applying therapeutic communication techniques
• Ability to work independently and adapt to flexible scheduling demands

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to provide meaningful care in a unique and underserved community setting in rural Alaska
• Gain diverse clinical experience across a broad patient population in a dynamic inpatient environment