RN - Long Term Care

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Night Shift

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care to join our team in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE night shift position.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $44.27 to $71.09 per hour. Hiring rates are determined based on factors such as education, training, experience, seniority, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement, and there may be multiple openings available.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Job Summary

As a Long Term Care RN, you will provide professional, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policies. You will collaborate closely with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Delegate and direct care activities to appropriate team members based on their education, credentials, and demonstrated competencies.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, infection prevention activities, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience

Preferred

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Staff Nurse
• Previous geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing experience

Candidates without specialty experience may be considered and oriented to competency.

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of age-specific growth, development, and life-stage needs.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and foster positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to support and apply medical center policies, procedures, and organizational values.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to meet department-specific credential requirements.

Working Conditions
Physical Requirements

• Safely handle patients using established lifting and transfer protocols, with assistive equipment as appropriate.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to perform CPR for extended periods as required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and frequently lift up to 5 lbs.

Environmental Requirements

• Exposure to biohazardous materials, bodily fluids, and airborne particles.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally noisy healthcare environment.

Sensory and Cognitive Requirements

• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform essential job functions (corrective devices permitted).
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately exchange information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to supporting the physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual well-being of our caregivers. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources

Apply Today

For full consideration, please submit a current resume with your application.