Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Join our dynamic Emergency & Outpatient Services team and make a critical impact delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will work in a team-based setting where you’ll utilize advanced clinical skills, collaborate across departments, and directly shape patient outcomes in Homer’s only critical access hospital.

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: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver age-specific, direct patient care using the Nursing Process within established guidelines and standards.
• Perform triage, assessments, treatments, and documentation in the Emergency Department and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to plan and coordinate patient care.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs, CNAs, ED technicians, students, and other support personnel.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

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.
• TNCC and ENPC preferred within one year of hire.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a Med-Surg setting is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Willingness to work variable schedules and take call as needed.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for extended periods, and assist with patient transfers using equipment when necessary.

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 Emergency Department is a 9-bed, round-the-clock unit equipped to handle trauma and critical care. The atmosphere is professional, well-maintained, and highly collaborative. Work may involve irregular shifts and long hours depending on emergency demand. Job hazards include exposure to biohazardous materials, infectious diseases, muscle strains, and potential falls, all of which require strict adherence to safety protocols.