Women's Health Registered Nurse

Locations: Kotzebue, AK Type:Tribal Salary Range:$38 to $65 / Per Hour Open Period:4/1/2025 until filled Summary:Maniilaq Health Center is a modern, 17-bed facility serving Kotzebue and 11 surrounding villages with Tribal, Health and Social Services. Maniilaq Health Center is a great place both for those finishing residency and looking for a place to start their medical career and for experienced physicians who enjoy the rewards of traditional primary care. Benefits include: • IHS/NHSC/State Loan repayment site • Relocation • Sign on/retention bonuses • CME/CEU/CDE Allowance • Free health, dental vision, life, short term disability • 30 days paid leave & 11 paid holidays • Malpractice coverage • Hospital housing for rent More info about area: Duties:• Initiates and utilizes the nursing process to meet the holistic needs of the patient and family while adhering to the professional standards set forth by American Nurses' Association. • Observes the patient's clinical condition: recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious and/or emergent situations while initiating appropriate nursing interventions. • Develops and implements patient/family teaching programs based on mutually identified health care goals. • Documents all observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines. • Evaluates the patient's plan of care and revises plan as needed. • Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner. • Understands the developmental needs of all patients throughout the continuum of life; is able to adjust care to these needs; and documentation reflects this understanding. • Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions. • Provides guidance and leadership to other personnel in the form of in-services and orientation/preceptorship and participates in committee activities. • Assumes charge nurse duties as assigned, including staffing, supervision and decision-making responsibilities. • When qualified, volunteers to participate in emergency medevac procedures as needed. • Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities. • Utilizes incident and medication error reporting protocols per MHC policies. • Participates in continuing education activities. • Facilitates patient care across multiple disciplines, departments, and other non-MHC agencies through referrals and other business operations. • Proficient at patient assessment, iv start, and iv fluid administration. • Ensures patient educational materials are ordered, stocked, and given to patients accordingly. • Educates patients and families about women's health, pregnancy, and related disease processes. • Proficiently uses fetal monitoring devices to evaluate fetal well-being and charts accordingly in EHR. • Sets up and performs gynecological tests and OB/GYN related screenings and procedures as directed by provider. • Ensures that necessary paperwork, lab, and other supplies are readily available prior to pt arrival. Qualifications:• Associate or Diploma in Nursing from an Accredited College. • Must have RN license in good standing and be eligible to apply for an Alaska licensure as a Registered Nurse. • ACLS and PALS preferred; must be willing to get ACLS and PALS training within 6 months of hire. • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and spend long periods of time standing or walking. • May be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. • Must be able to pass the annual core competencies assigned to the unit. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement #:2025:OTZ-061 Apply tot his job