Nursing Manager/Director

Nursing Manager / Director Phone Triage

Facility Address : Bethel, AK 99559

Shift Information : Days

Facility Salary : $126,152.00 to $145,600.00

Incidentals provided by facility : 30 days housing provided

15,000 sign on bonus for 2 year agreement, 20,000 sign on for 3 year agreement

Relocation Assistance (15,000 individual / 20,000 family)

Retention Bonus Eligible

Benefits Include :

• Generous PTO beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• 15,000 relocation individual / 20,000 relocation family
• this position is retention bonus eligible

Job Description :

Position Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education - Must have completed a program of education in Nursing from an NLN approved institution. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN); Master’s preferred.

Minimum Experience - Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.

License, Certification, Registration. Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS.

The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. Experience in emergency nursing, telehealth, or triage services is highly desirable.

Leadership Skills Demonstrated ability to implement and manage healthcare services and programs. Strong leadership and team management skills.

Equipment / Tools

Medical equipment as appropriate for position. Must have computer skills needed to access computerized medical records. Office equipment (i.

e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine).

Specialized Knowledge and Skills - Proficient oral and written communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards. Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Status regarding the practice of Registered Nursing.

Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care. Possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.

Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Able to administer treatments, medications, provide education, and collaborate with other professions.

Desirable Skills- Familiarity with the healthcare needs and challenges of remote and indigenous communities. Experience in Quality Assurance and Improvement programs.

Proficiency in telehealth technologies and electronic health records (EHR). Crisis management and emergency response skills.

General Responsibilities- Will be expected to be as needed with the Phone Triage Line, to identify if the particular issue is one that can be handled by the IT department, or one that would better be handled by Application Management Services (AMS).

Responsible for support of overflow calls at times of high volume. Willing to provide backup support when call volumes are high or staffing is low.

Supervisory Responsibilities- Supervises a phone triage staff as required to handle call volume. Serves as consult and trainer to staff on the Triage Team.