Summary:

Provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs.

Provides professional nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care; independently and consistently using the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a full assignment of patients with subtle and sometimes unidentified needs. Supports the operations of the Alaska Native Medical Center and programs.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals.

Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services.

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning & delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs.

Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.

Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.

Directs the day-to-day activities of LPNs, NAs and PSAs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long term professional goals.

Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Collaborates with the patient, family, and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care, as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services.

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning & delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs.

Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.

Performs nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.

Directs the day to day activities of LPNs, NAs and PSAs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.

Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence-based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.

Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.

Knowledge of Alaskan culture.

Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory-based care for patients.

Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.

Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.

Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.

Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An Associate Degree in Nursing. Equivalent knowledge, experience, education, or training may be substituted for education. Must have participated in 30 hours every 2 years continuing education in nursing in general, 16 of which are in the specific area of practice.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Specific experience may be required for each work area.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.

Current Basic Life Support card required.

All other certifications as required for specific work area: New Employees must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire; New graduates must obtain the required certifications within 18 months of hire; Contract and MOA employees must come to us with the required training completed as outlined in their individual contracts/MOAs, and must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

National certification is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.