Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $40k Sign-On Bonus

### **Job Posting: Emergency Department Registered Nurse**

**Company:** Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC)
**Location:** Nome, Alaska & Surrounding Village Clinics
**Job Type:** Full-Time $40,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
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### **Make a Profound Difference in Alaska's Bering Strait Region**

At Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC), our mission is to provide the highest quality health services to the resilient communities of the Bering Strait. We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and skilled **Emergency Department Registered Nurses** to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity nursing in a dynamic environment where your skills are vital, your impact is immediate, and your professional growth is supported by an unparalleled benefits package.

Embrace a career that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, set against the backdrop of Alaska's stunning natural beauty.

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### **Why Join NSHC? We Invest in You.**

We believe in supporting our team members so they can focus on supporting our community. Our benefits package is designed to provide security and well-being for you and your family.

**Highlights of Our Generous Benefits Package:**

*   **$1,500 Monthly Housing Stipend:** Provided to all full-time employees.
*   **100% Employer-Paid Health Coverage:** NSHC pays the **entire premium** for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you *and* your qualified dependents.
*   **Employer-Paid Insurance:** Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage at no cost to you.
*   **Robust Retirement Plans:** 403(b) plan and a separate 401(a) Pension Plan with a **7% employer contribution**.
*   **Generous Paid Leave:** Accrual of Flex Leave, Extended Illness Leave, and paid holidays.
*   **Comprehensive Support:** Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), travel assistance, and more.

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### **Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse**

**Purpose of Position:**
To assess, plan, coordinate, and render skilled nursing care to patients while applying standards for professional nursing practice. Provide care ranging from non-urgent to life threatening, including medical illness, trauma care, pediatric care, gerontological care, injury prevention, women’s health, mental health issues and life- and limb-saving measures.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

**Essential Functions:**
ED nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
*   Records current symptoms, detailed patient history, and consults and coordinates with healthcare members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
*   Performs triage while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
*   Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
*   Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
*   Records patient’s current vital signs.
*   Works directly under physicians, and provides assistance during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.
*   Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications, and reports any adverse reactions.
*   Provides IV therapy.
*   Cleans and bandages wounds.
*   Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
*   Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agency as per Alaska Statute and mandatory reporting guidelines.
*   Initiates and educates patients and significant others on managing their illness/injury.
*   Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
*   Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.

**Personal Traits:**
All NSHC employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: **integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.** Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

**Minimum Qualifications:**
*   **Education:** Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
*   **Experience:**
   *   **Option 1:** 2+ years working as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years in an Emergency Department.
   *   **Option 2:** Graduate registered nurse working under the direct management of a preceptor until proven competency and credentials are completed.
*   **Licensure & Certifications:**
   *   Current Alaska RN License or ability to obtain prior to start date.
   *   BLS and ACLS Certification required.
   *   PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS Certifications required within one year of hire.

**Required Skills & Abilities:**
*   Knowledge of general patient care with an emphasis in emergency medicine.
*   Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records.
*   Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
*   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
*   Critical problem-solving and thinking skills.
*   Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and typical clinical software.
*   Ability to understand and maintain strict patient confidentiality.

**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:**
*   **Physical Demands:** Stand/walk more than half the day; lift/carry 25-50 lbs; push/pull with moderate force; bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
*   **Environment:** Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment with exposure to latex, biohazards, or other harmful substances.
*   **Travel:** Travel may be required via large aircraft, small aircraft (<16 passengers), snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or boat.

**Ready to Apply?**

If you are a skilled RN looking for a career with profound purpose and incredible support, we encourage you to apply through Handshake today!

**Norton Sound Health Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**