**Description** **Make a Difference in Beautiful Alaska: RN-Long Term Care at PeaceHealth Ketchikan** **Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling career with a mission-driven healthcare system in a stunning natural setting?** PeaceHealth Ketchikan is looking for a dedicated RN to join our Long-Term Care team! **In this role, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our valued residents, fostering a collaborative work environment, and making a real difference in their lives.** **Why PeaceHealth Ketchikan?** + **Live and work in breathtaking Alaska:** Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," offers stunning scenery, abundant outdoor activities, and a vibrant, welcoming community. Embrace the Pacific Northwest lifestyle! + **Be part of a supportive, inclusive team:** At PeaceHealth, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating a culture of respect for all. + **Competitive compensation and benefits package:** Enjoy a competitive salary ($40.93 – $65.72 per hour), comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and much more! + **Make a meaningful impact:** Provide compassionate care to our residents and contribute to their well-being in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. **What you'll do:** + Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care needs. + Collaborate with the care team to ensure the highest quality care. + Advocate for residents and their families. + Promote a positive and respectful work environment. **What you bring:** + Registered Nurse license (Alaska) + Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred + Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills + Commitment to patient-centered care + Ability to work effectively in a team environment **Ready to make a difference?** We encourage RNs from all backgrounds to apply! We offer relocation assistance and a warm welcome to Ketchikan. CONTACT: Melissa Gumbert, Talent Acquisition Recruiter / mgumbert@peacehealth.org **Full Job Description Below:** **PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Long Term Care for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.93 – $65.72.** 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. **Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!** Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. **Essential Functions** + Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. + Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. + Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence. + Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development. + Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education** + Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and + Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and + Preferred: Specialty certification **Experience** + Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a Staff Nurse preferred. + Previous geriatric/rehab nursing experience preferred, or will orient to point of competency. **Credentials** + Required: Registered Nurse and + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support **Skills** + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required) + Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required) + Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required) + Basic computer skills. (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 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. **This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.** 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: 90826