Registered Nurse – Rural Health - RNRH 0311 NS#01


Healthcare – AK – Hoonah, AK
Hoonah, Alaska
Locations: Hoonah, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla
Posted On: March 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 25, 2026
Pay: From $100,000 per year

Registered Nurse (RN) – Rural Health

Location: Hoonah, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time


Compensation & Benefits

  • $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • $10,000 Relocation Assistance

  • $25,000 Annual Geographic Pay (in addition to base salary)

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Retirement plans

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Paid parental leave

  • Health, dental & vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Professional development opportunities


Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. The role includes supporting routine clinic visits as well as after-hours urgent and emergent care.

The RN applies the nursing process to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs. This role requires strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening situations.

The RN collaborates closely with physicians, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.


Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Assess, observe, and interpret patient conditions.

  • Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare providers.

  • Deliver nursing interventions and evaluate patient outcomes.

  • Accurately document patient observations, treatments, and care coordination activities.


Clinical Duties

  • Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as ordered.

  • Perform triage for patients requesting urgent or non-routine appointments.

  • Recognize and respond to critical symptoms and medical emergencies.

  • Maintain sterile and aseptic clinical environments.

  • Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment.

  • Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and patient care coordination.


Laboratory & Diagnostic Support

Nursing staff assist with:

  • Phlebotomy

  • Laboratory specimen testing and documentation

  • Instrument quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI)

  • Proficiency testing and specimen shipping


Respiratory Therapy Support

Responsibilities include:

  • Pulmonary function testing

  • Peak flow testing

  • 12-lead EKGs

  • Nebulizer treatments

  • Oxygen therapy


Radiology Support

Responsibilities include:

  • Registering and editing x-rays in radiology systems

  • Taking and transferring radiology images

  • Cleaning and maintaining radiology equipment

  • Documenting all radiology studies


Case Management

  • Assist referral care coordinators.

  • Collaborate with providers to develop patient care plans.

  • Support coordination of multidisciplinary outpatient services.


Education & Licensing Requirements

Required

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in Alaska or another U.S. state

  • Candidates hired without an Alaska license must apply for Alaska RN licensure prior to start date

  • BSN, ADN, or Diploma in Nursing

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Certifications

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

  • ACLS and PALS required within 1 year of hire

  • Clinical Competency Certification within 3 months of hire (renewed every 3 years)

  • High-Risk Competency Certification within 3 months of hire (renewed annually)

  • Limited Radiology Course (provided by employer)


Experience Requirements

Required

  • 6 months ambulatory health nursing experience, and

  • 1 year general nursing experience after completing BSN

OR

  • 2 years general nursing experience as a Registered Nurse

Preferred

  • Experience in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

  • Professional nursing principles and clinical procedures

  • Pharmaceuticals, side effects, and drug interactions

  • Medical and psychosocial disorders

Skills

  • Advanced nursing care techniques

  • Operating specialized medical equipment

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Patient assessment and monitoring

Abilities

  • Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary outpatient care plans

  • Identify adverse patient symptoms and respond appropriately


Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and hand use

  • Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs


Required Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

  • Registered Nurse License – Alaska State Board of Nursing

  • Clinical Competency Assessment

  • High-Risk Competency Certification

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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