RN -Med/Surg - Here is a place where you CAN make a difference

Meaningful Work Experience



 

Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart.  Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for sustenance.  These native Alaskan Yupik people embrace and encourage family values and love their community.  The Yupik people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon.  Many of these villages still do not have running water.  These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.

 

Fair Compensation

 

Compensation for your profession is market competitive:  $27 to $33.56 per hour(pay grades are currently being revised with new a new hourly rate structure soon to be in place.) Benefits are particularly good with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance.  A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly.  The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have sign-on/retention bonus for nurses for $7,500, payable at the end of employee's probationary period of 90 days, $10,000, payable at the end of year two, and $12,500, payable at the end of year three.  A very competitive relocation package offered. 

 

Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year

 

In order to help assist these underserved people, the Indian Health Services (IHS) has loan repayment programs available.  Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through Indian Health Services.  Since this is not absolutely guaranteed, we ask that you do not make this program your sole reason to come work in Bethel.  Instead, look at it as a potential added bonus for serving your fellow man. 

 

http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/lrpsc.asp

 

 

Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier



 

Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market.  If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.

 

The Community ? A Vast Wilderness Experience



 

Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US.  Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO!  One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages. 

 

The Opportunity 

 

Position Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professional to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient care and to achieve the best possible patient outcome. Serves as a resource person when the situation requires. Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation?s mission statement. Is responsible for care of all patients from birth to elderly, including post-surgical and behavioral health patients. Is responsible for conducting the initial assessment and re-assessment every 24 hours.

 

Requirements:  Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. New graduates accepted. Minimum experience preferred dependant on position. In addition, must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current BLS. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position.Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training. Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)Medical equipment as appropriate for position.

 

Staffing Ratios- 1 to 4

Schedule-

Day shift  7am-7pm

 

Night shift work 7 days on and 7 days off from 7pm- 7am

 

Continuing education- $1,100.00/ a year per person (Also expecting

increases)

 

 

We don't do major surgery, orthopedics, or critical cardiac



 



Traveling Nurses: We are looking to develop our own pool of RN's.  We offer round trip transportation, lodging, and an excellent hourly rate.  We will be at or above agency compensation. 

 

Flexibility:  We are not opposed to looking at creative staffing programs such as job shares. 

 

Please check out our website at www.ykhc.org for further information. 

For Contact Information



 

Contact:  Barbara Estes

Manager, Professional Recruiting

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

P.O. Box 528

Bethel, AK 99559

Toll Free #: 800-579-5201

Direct:  (812) 656-8020

fax: (866) 837-1285

email:  barbara_estes@ykhc.org

 

YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions