Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Clinical Administrator a Registered Nurse with Cross Road Health Ministries:

• Plans, directs and provides professional nursing care using the team approach and at all times promotes fulfillment of CRHM’s mission statement.
• Delegates aspects of patient care consistent with team member’s level of preparation.
• Works with patients, providers, families and other health care providers to ensure coordinated planning focusing on continuity of care. Serves as the point contact for patient information.
• This position will provide care to patients over the phone, coordinates with emergency medical services and provides care to patients in urgent care, x-ray department, observation unit and clinic; supervises coverage in these positions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies; May not include all duties of this job)

• Assessment: Initial and ongoing observation reflects a knowledge of pathophysiology and the disease process, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs, cognitive status, safety and equipment.
  • Planning: Planning will reflect the identified needs as well as expected outcomes obtained from the patient assessment.
  • Intervention/Implementation: Demonstrates effective clinical judgment, and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions. Works with the health care team to provide care for the whole person, including physical, psychosocial and spiritual care.
  • Evaluation: Determines effectiveness of interventions, and revises the plan of care based on expected outcomes.
  • Professional Practice: Practices in a professional manner and collaborates with other health team members. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities, including audits, peer reviews, policy and procedure revisions and nursing practice improvements. Regularly plans and completes self improvement activities.
  • Communication: Communicates in a positive, professional and effective manner with members of the health care team, patients and their families to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Computer Skills: Utilizes the EHR effectively for each step of the nursing process; proficient in Microsoft Word.
  • Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position for scheduled shifts, in-services, certification training and departmental meetings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Licensed in the State of Alaska or eligible to obtain an Alaska State license.

Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing. Preferred one year Registered Nurse experience.