REGISTERED NURSE

Job Description

 Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE
 Company Name: South Peninsula Hospital
 Employment Type: Casual
 Location: HOMER, AK, United States
 Department: Acute Care
 Salary: $ 21.41 - $ 37.20 Hourly
 Shift/Hours: 12 hour shifts
 Hours/Pay Period: 12
 Degree Required: R.N.
 Job ID: PCN 923
 Date Posted: Jun 26, 2009
 Years Experience: 1
 Note:  Please read the complete description below before applying for this job.
  Complete Description

DESCRIPTION:  Registered Nurse who is available for a varied schedule to fill in for absences and census fluctuations.  Plan and provide nursing care to patients in ER, ICU, OB or Med-Surg settings according to established standards and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:  Current Alaska RN license.  Current BLS required with ACLS certification preferred.  ACLS will be required within one year of hire.  Possess speaking, listening and basic writing skills required to effectively communicate with others and to document care given.  Must keep current with CEU and licensing requirements of Alaska.  Numerical ability is required to calculate drug doses.  Preferred experience in ER/ICU or OB areas.  One year experience in Med/Surg.  Demonstrated ability to lift up to 50 pounds or 25% of own body weight without self-injury as well as ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, stoop and sit, ability to organize tasks.   Must be available for 12 hour night or day shifts, with the ability to cover for staff when off on   vacation or sick calls. 

 Additional Information

Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.
Rotating Shifts may be required.