Registered Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: 2960 TONGASS AVE - KETCHIKAN, AK, Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Salary Range: $84542.89 - $142488.61Salary/year, Job Shift: M-F 8am-5pm, Job Category: Nursing, Job Summary
The KIC Clinical RN is responsible for the timely delivery of professional nursing care to patients of all ages and providing case management services for all eligible KIC patients which promotes quality and cost-effective health care outcomes working within established standards for case management practice and appropriate patient access.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform various nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments, and the ability to work independently in completing assignments.
In conjunction with the primary care provider, develops a plan of care from assessment data for individual patients to actively reach their medical goals which maximizes healthcare outcomes.
Performing routine treatments such as inhalation therapy, catheterization, dressing changes, venipuncture, IV therapy, CLIA waived point-of-care (POC) lab testing, and other procedures within the scope of nursing practice and as ordered by the practitioner
Uses problem-solving, critical thinking and anticipatory skills in meeting the needs of the patient and the provider. Patient needs should be addressed in a prompt efficient manner
Performs staff nursing duties in the various nursing roles in the clinic.  Duties include assessment, documentation, education and administering appropriate medications and/or therapies.
Document observations, nursing interventions, health teaching, therapeutic measures, and the coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.  Evaluates to what extent nursing interventions have met the health care goals the patient and revises the plan of care accordingly.
Interdisciplinary approach to facilitate and coordinate all patient referrals. Tracks progress of referrals and outcomes of care, providing periodic status report to providers on outstanding referrals.
Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.  Performs duties as assigned in a responsible, respectful, and caring manner to promote effective nursing staff relationships.  Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards.  Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.
Serves as primary clinical contact regarding patient care and in care coordination for the patients. Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases and improve the process.
Works collaboratively by building bridges and creating rapport with team members within departments and across the organization.
Participates in department and clinic team and improvement efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment.
Safety and application of infection prevention and control principles.
Assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection.
Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

KIC Core Competencies

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Uphold KIC Values: To make decisions and behave in a manner consistent with KIC Workplace Values of Trust, Teamwork, Respect, and Accountability, as well as Southeast Traditional Tribal Values “Our Way of Life”.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition. 
 
Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers. 

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing.

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.
Qualifications: RN I
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Associate or Diploma in Science of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed in the State of Alaska as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
One year of ambulatory or other nursing experience preferred.
Experience in community clinic preferred and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.

RN II
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Licensed in the State of Alaska as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
On a year-for-year basis, a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Three years ambulatory nursing experience 
ACLS/PALs certification 
Experience in community clinic preferred and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Conditions of Hire

May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.
KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.