Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED) in Juneau, AK

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED) Location - Sitka, AS Pay Range - $99,000 to $110,000 Job Overview • Coordinate and deliver nursing care for patients of all ages in the Emergency Department • Work independently while following provider orders, nursing standards, and hospital policies • Make independent clinical decisions during assigned shifts • Maintain accountability for all nursing actions • Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs and Technicians • Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergent situations Key Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Patient Safety • Provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient care using appropriate infection control practices • Prioritize patient care based on acuity, preferences, and changing clinical conditions • Anticipate complications and respond to emergencies and changes in patient status • Administer age-specific medications and treatments accurately • Utilize and demonstrate proper use of medical and emergency equipment • Initiate actions to prevent, reduce, or correct patient risks • Facilitate healing through individualized, goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing care • Explain tests, procedures, and disease processes to patients and families • Provide emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families • Evaluate patient progress and revise care plans as needed • Ensure confidentiality of patient information Assessment & Care Planning • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments through interview and observation • Complete thorough admission assessments and nursing databases • Interpret age-specific patient needs (pediatric, adult, geriatric) • Review labs, diagnostics, charts, and interdisciplinary input • Identify nursing diagnoses and patient limitations, including psychosocial risks • Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care • Transcribe and execute physician orders accurately • Document reassessments, patient observations, and outcomes • Provide accurate shift handoff reports Education & Professional Development • Educate patients and families to promote understanding and coping • Evaluate effectiveness of patient and staff education • Participate in patient care conferences as needed • Develop and implement educational programs, in-services, and learning aids • Provide discharge education and instructions • Maintain required certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, NRP as applicable) • Complete all mandatory training, competencies, and skill validations • Utilize opportunities for ongoing staff education Leadership, Communication & Teamwork • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members • Provide constructive feedback to staff • Assist with orientation of new staff, travelers, and students • Guide and mentor staff in clinical decision-making and skill development • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards • Act as Contact RN when assigned and lead unit activities • Float to other units as needed to support nursing services Administrative & Departmental Responsibilities • Attend and participate in at least 50% of staff meetings • Participate in unit goal setting and performance improvement • Maintain certifications, licensure, and annual competencies • Comply with scheduling guidelines and dress code • Address unresolved issues with Nurse Manager or leadership • Follow Human Resources policies for employee concerns Education, Certifications & Licensure • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state) • Alaska RN license required prior to start (direct hire must have applied) • BLS required at hire • ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire • TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses • High school diploma or equivalent • Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years • High Risk Competency within 3 months of hire and annually Experience Requirements • One year of clinical nursing experience preferred • Prior Emergency Department or specialty experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong knowledge of nursing care principles and emergency nursing practices • Ability to recognize and respond to emergent and life-threatening conditions • Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, effects, and complications • Proficiency with medical and emergency equipment (defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) • Ability to assist with emergency procedures (intubation, arterial lines, ABGs, etc.) • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership • Ability to implement evidence-based nursing interventions Physical Demands • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands • Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.