Registered Nurse - Acute Care - As Needed

Join a collaborative and compassionate nursing team at South Peninsula Hospital where your skills and dedication directly impact patient care in one of Alaska’s most breathtaking coastal communities. Work in a dynamic 22-bed acute care unit that includes ICU services, where you’ll provide comprehensive, hands-on care to patients with diverse medical and surgical needs.

Highlights

• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits

This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.

• Develop and revise patient care plans based on ongoing assessment and patient/family input.

• Perform admission assessments, skin assessments, and regular documentation of patient conditions.

• Administer medications, IVs, and perform specialized procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and post-operative support.

• Respond appropriately to patient status changes and coordinate care with physicians and support staff.

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nurse Assistants and other support staff.

• Function as charge nurse as assigned and support the orientation of new staff and student nurses.

• Support safety initiatives, infection control protocols, and hospital quality improvement activities.

Knowledge and experience

• An active Registered Nurse license with the State of Alaska is required.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• PALS required within 6 months (specialty certifications required for OB/ICU roles).

• At least one year of experience in an acute care or medical-surgical unit preferred (or willingness to train).

• Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to manage rapidly changing patient conditions and emergency situations effectively.

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and charting systems.

• Leadership capabilities to function as a charge nurse or mentor when needed.

• Physical

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform moderate physical activity including walking, standing, and sitting.

Environment

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The 22-bed Acute Care department includes 2 ICU beds. Nurses experience a close-knit, team-based environment with the flexibility to float between units as needed.

Due to the nature of the work, there is exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and potential for needle-stick injuries—strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.