Position Summary:
Provides safe, therapeutic, and efficient nursing care to patients across the obstetrics/perinatal continuum, including C-section post-surgical, labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. Implements evidence-based nursing practices, coordinates with healthcare teams, supervises support staff as needed, and ensures adherence to hospital and departmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:

Implement individualized, goal-oriented nursing care based on patient needs, acuity, and preferences.
Provide comprehensive care for patients returning from surgery and high-risk obstetric or neonatal patients, including monitoring, assessments, and interventions.
Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately; carry out medical and nursing care plans.
Perform labor support, including nursing/medical interventions, comfort measures, vaginal exams, and fetal heart monitoring using NICHD terminology.
Offer breastfeeding support, patient education, and discharge teaching.
Supervise, delegate, and support CNAs and other unit staff; act as Contact RN when assigned.
Complete thorough nursing assessments, documenting findings, laboratory results, and interdisciplinary notes accurately.
Develop, implement, and update patient care plans; reassess and modify care as necessary.
Participate in departmental meetings, goal setting, and staff education; assist with orientation and mentorship of new staff, travelers, and students.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, recognizing adverse signs and symptoms promptly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May lead CNAs and coordinate support staff activities during assigned shifts.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or other U.S. state (Direct Hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date; Agency staff must have an active Alaska license).
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification (must be obtained within six months if not on hire).
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required:

Minimum one year clinical nursing experience preferred; specialty experience in obstetrics/perinatal care preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing care principles, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Competency in recognizing adverse patient signs and acting promptly in emergencies.
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, desired effects, side effects, and complications.
Skills in operating and monitoring medical equipment (e.g., defibrillators, suction, EKG).
Effective oral and written communication; accurate documentation; teamwork and leadership abilities.
Ability to provide guidance and leadership while fostering cooperative relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands/arms; occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

Acute care hospital setting with exposure to patients of all ages and clinical acuity levels.

Required Certifications:

ACLS – American Heart Association
BLS – American Heart Association
NRP – American Heart Association
PALS – American Heart Association
Registered Nurse License – State of Alaska

Shift Information: Days and Nights, Full Time
Benefits: sign on Bonus, 10k relocation for qualified hire

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $124,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

obstetrics/ perinatal: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification(AHA) (Required)
ACLS Certification(AHA) (Required)
PALS Certification(AHA) (Required)
NRP Certification(AHA) (Required)
Nurse Licensure (AK) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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