Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Shift Information

The position is for night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am, with varying nights of the week.

Minimum Experience Required

Two years of nursing experience is required.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required for this position.

Certifications & Requirements

• Current Alaska RN License at the time of submission.
• Flu vaccination must be obtained.
• ICPA background check is required. Fingerprint cards must be sent to Juneau within one week of accepting the offer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and a positive patient experience.

Role Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and monitor patient responses.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.
• Identify changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
• Provide patient and family education regarding care, medications, and discharge needs.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments; recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring intervention or provider notification.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate actions, interventions, and priorities.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans based on patient needs and clinical circumstances.
• Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.
• Accept accountability for nursing decisions and outcomes in accordance with relevant statutes and organizational policy.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Collaborate with providers and team members to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure continuity of services.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Practice within nursing scope and adhere to safety and infection prevention requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain required competencies and certifications.
• Report adverse events and unsafe conditions as per policy.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Display professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
• Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff and peers.
• Float to other departments or assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska or other U.S. state required.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High-Risk Competency required within 3 months and annually thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, and medication safety.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with electronic health records and clinical systems