Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan according to organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practices. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams is essential to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experiences. Responsibilities • Provides OTP medication and nursing services in collaboration with providers and clinic staff to ensure high-quality care and compliance. • Maintains medication inventory and completes required quality control checks for point-of-care testing. • Documents all patient care and clinical services according to professional nursing standards. • Manages daily operations of the medication room, including opening and closing. • Communicates effectively with other departments to serve as a resource for patients, providers, and staff. Patient Care • Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care. • Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses. • Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy. • Recognizes changes in patient conditions and initiates appropriate interventions or notifications. • Provides education to patients and families related to care, medications, and discharge needs. • Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care. Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making • Applies critical thinking and professional judgment in nursing care delivery. • Performs and interprets comprehensive assessments, recognizing significant changes in patient conditions. • Exercises independent judgment in determining nursing actions and interventions. • Develops, implements, and revises individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and clinical circumstances. • Integrates clinical findings with ethical principles and patient safety standards in decision-making. • Is accountable for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care. Care Coordination & Documentation • Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care. • Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services. • Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record. • Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system. Quality, Safety & Compliance • Practices within nursing scope and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements. • Participates in quality and performance improvement activities. • Maintains required competencies and certifications. • Reports adverse events and unsafe conditions per policy. Teamwork & Professional Practice • Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork. • Provides guidance and delegation to ancillary staff. • Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers. • May float to other departments or assignments as needed. Qualifications • Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Clinical competency required within three months and every three years. • High Risk Competency required within three months and annually thereafter. New Nursing Program Graduates • BLS certification is required at the time of hire. • All required certifications for the area of practice must be obtained within six months of hire. Experienced Nurses – New to a Specialty Area • Must obtain all required specialty-specific and advanced certifications within six months of hire. Experienced Nurses • Must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire. Nurses with Float Areas</h