RN Medical Step Down

Company: Alaska Regional Hospital
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAlaska Regional Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Are you looking for a position with a great team environment?Submit your application for RN Medical Step Down position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.BenefitsAlaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Alaska Regional Hospital!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a highly-skilled and compassionate Nurse in our Medical IMCU you will provide expertise along with excellent patient care on our medical intermediate care unit. You will demonstrate clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to providing quality patient care. You will be part of a team that pulls together to provide a quality patient care experience.We are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level!In this role:
  • You will prioritize nursing care for assigned patients based on assessment data and identifies needs for intervention.
  • You will demonstrate appropriate decision making, critical thinking and clinical judgment to make nursing decisions and identify health care needs.
  • You will evaluate and document each patient's response to medications, interventions, and procedures.
  • You will assist in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of the patient's Plan of Care based on the assessment of their individual needs.
  • You will monitor basic EKG, recognize rhythms and have the ability to intervene as needed.
  • You will assist the physician with procedures such as intubation, line placement and chest tubes
  • You will ensure ventilator, monitors and other equipment are functioning properly.
  • You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
  • You will collaborate with fellow members of the critical care team.Qualifications:
    • Current Alaska nursing license in good standing
    • Associates Degree in nursing required, Bachelors preferred
    • • One-year nursing experience minimum. Progressive or Intermediate Care experience preferred.
      • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
      • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
        "Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
        Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
        Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Medical Step Down opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Required
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