New Grad RN
Alaska Regional Hospital
About the Role
Alaska Regional Hospital is hiring for its Jan 2027 Residency Program Introduction. The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to provide hands-on experience, establish clinical and critical thinking skills, and support the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope/standards of practice.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
Program Learning Experiences
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Other certifications may be required during employment
- Some travel may be needed for training
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.