RN - SERENE WATERS (REQ 4066)

POSITION PURPOSE
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This position is part of a team-based approach to providing patient-centered care. The Registered Nurse at the Serene Waters clinic utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.

NATURE AND SCOPE
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The Registered Nurse in the Serene Waters clinic provides patient care as outlined in this position description. Standards for nursing practice have been established by the Alaska State Board of Nursing, state statute, the American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Office Nurses. The Registered Nurse in the Serene Waters clinic provides care to clients of the South Peninsula Hospital in accordance with established practice standards and state and federal regulations. The Registered Nurse performs all activities required to provide behavioral health patient care in the clinic setting and may work in other areas as appropriate, based on experience and training. This position may be required to assist with nursing duties at the Homer Medical Clinic, if assigned.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE
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1. Requires a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Alaska.
2. Must have current BLS certification.
3. Experience in behavioral health care
4. Speaking, listening, and basic writing skills are required to communicate with others and to document care given.
5. Ability to educate and triage patients receiving behavioral health care
6. Ability to type and record accurate and comprehensive notes in patient records with an electronic health record system
7. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
8. Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively within a team environment

ENVIRONMENT
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South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22 bed critical access hospital, 28 bed long term care facility, orthopedic, mental health, and family practice clinics located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The environment is generally pleasant, clean and well maintained. The position requires sitting, interviewing patients, and typing for prolonged periods. Generally, physical demands are light and work is performed inside. The Counselor is exposed to people in pain and under stress, people with variable communication abilities, and the Counselor must be able to adapt to the dynamics of a variable patient schedule. Hours worked may include evenings or Saturdays to accommodate patient's needs and help build a client base.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

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