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Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Health Job Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Women's Health provides professional nursing care across the lifespan, adhering to organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practices. The RN employs the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses. Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders and policy. Recognize changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs. Deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care. Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services. Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
Qualifications Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska or another U. S. state required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Case Management certification within two years of hire is required. Clinical competency required within three months and every three years.
High Risk Competency required within three months and annually thereafter. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In-depth knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practices, medication safety, and infection prevention. Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficient with electronic health records and clinical systems. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
Capacity to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling. Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment. Safety Responsibility Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.
Teamwork & Professional Practice Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork while supporting orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers. May float to other departments or assignments as needed. Holiday coverage is required.
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Women's Health provides professional nursing care across the lifespan, adhering to organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practices. The RN employs the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.