• RN Clinic - Family Practice

    PeaceHealth (Ketchikan, AK)


    Description

    **$42.77-$68.68/hr + Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance!**

     

    PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $42.77 – $68.68. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

     

    PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group—Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES).

     

    Discover PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and the friendly, family-orientated community in scenic Southeast Alaska:https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5792

     

    This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

    DETAILS OF THE POSITION:

    + Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient’s condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.

    + Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.

    + Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

    + Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    WHAT YOU BRING:

    + Accredited School of Nursing required.

    + 1 year Preferred: Registered nurse.

    + Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice.

    + Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support.

    + Preferred: Upon Hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

    + Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)

    + Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

    + Effective prioritization skills (Required)

    + Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (Required)

    + Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (Required)

    + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)

    + Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.

    + May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.

    + Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.

     

    PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

     

    See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

     

    For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

    REQNUMBER: 118572