Pay Range:

$42.10 - $54.76

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for serving as a clinical resource to staff members by providing education and training to ensure best practices, policy adherence, and skill development to enhance patient care quality, while collaborating with departmental leadership to identify and address educational needs. The Clinical Resource Nurse provides flexible support within the clinical setting by supporting staff in the delivery of patient care, performing specialized procedures, and coaching/mentoring staff, requiring a high level of clinical knowledge and adaptability to various patient populations.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the departmentPlan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing educationProvide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plansServes as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skillsFunction as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectivelyAnalyze patient data to identify clinical practice gapsDevelop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skillsUtilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting

Other Functions:

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of careAct as a resource and advocate for patients and familiesContribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safetyFacilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff trainingPromotes ethical standards and organizational mission and visionEnsures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadershipPerforms quality control audits, monitors and reports concerns as they relate to nursing issues to accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standardsAll other duties as assigned

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

· Nursing degree required

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

· Basic Life Support

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support

· Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska

Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of

· Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures

· Effectively managing acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment

· Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives

· Safe medication administration procedures

· Various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

· Nursing clinical scope of practice in the state of Alaska

Skills in

· Conducting comprehensive patient assessments

· Performing or assisting in the performance of specialized procedures based on units

· Providing patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions

· Communication strategies and interpersonal skills

Ability to

· Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards

· Demonstrate clear communication strategies to promote understanding and development

· Remain calm and professional in potentially high-stress situations

Computer Skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint · Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable· Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails

Other Qualifications

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teamsFlexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed

Travel Required:

Limited

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:

· Responsible for complying with safe work rules

· Reports all accidents and injuries immediately per policy

· Cooperates in all accident and injury investigations per policy

· Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions

· Adheres and promotes the adherence of infection control guidelines

· Adheres and promotes the adherence of regulatory standards, such as OSHA

Work Environment:

Work in an environment with regular exposure to infectious disease and biohazards· Acute care hospital setting· The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hearThe employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of timeThe employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlThe employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs independentlyEmployee must be able to reach above head and bend below waist

Note: This job description includes most of the duties and responsibilities for which an employee

will be held accountable. However, as the position evolves, an employee should expect to

complete other duties as assigned that are not listed here.

Required Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!