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Qualifications
The Manager Med-Surg is a highly qualified, expert clinician who possesses advanced care skills and has demonstrated strong critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or enrolled in a program within 12 months
RN license from the State of Alaska
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
A minimum of three years of direct nursing experience in Medical Surgical
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
Strong clinical skills in the performance of Medical Surgical level nursing care
Strong leadership skills and organizational skills
Ability to work creatively within a team environment
Initiative and creativity in proposing and implementing projects and initiatives
Ability to integrate duties with other department programs to maximize impact and create efficiencies
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identifying trends relationships and proposing solutions
Benefits
Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues
The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income
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Responsibilities
The Manager Med-Surg assists the Nursing Unit Director in planning, implementing and assessing the daily functions of Nursing Care and Services provided in the unit on all shifts; provides supervisory and management oversight for staff members and departmental resources and processes (to include scheduling of staff and Kronos); actively assists in Nursing Quality Improvement programs and is supportive and knowledgeable regarding the established Standards of Care/Standards of Practice and hospital policies and procedures
The Manager Med-Surg supports the mission, vision statements and goals of Alaska Regional Hospital (ARH)
The Manager Med-Surg facilitates interventions to meet patients’ physical, psychological, spiritual, social, cultural and educational needs; coordinates functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital in a spirit that fosters positive working relationships
The Manager Med-Surg must possess excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills
Serving as role model, mentor, educator, and evaluator in the Critical Care area for the staff is essential
Assists the Unit Director in planning, implementing and assessing the daily functions of Nursing Care and Services provided in the unit on all shifts
Responsibility for employees’ work schedules to provide adequate coverage as well as Kronos to assure employees’ time records are accurate
Provide supervisory support and management to all unit employees
Support hospital-wide initiatives and work to foster positive relationships between Med-Surg and all other departments
Facilitates effective communication with all hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and families by providing and maintaining open lines of communication
Promotes and supports a collaborative team atmosphere
Complies with federal and state regulatory standards
Fosters the growth and development of others through effective orientation and continuing education of staff
Participates, monitors and drives compliance for required education within HealthStream/Competency Center in collaboration with the Education Department
Promotes quality care and patient satisfaction by encouraging and driving specialty standards set for department
Responsible for employee, patient and physician satisfaction
Leads and models behaviors effectively setting a positive example for staff
Ensures staff compliance to corporate, division and hospital policies and procedures
Job description
Description
Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) RN Manager Med Surg with Alaska Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Alaska Regional Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic RN Manager Med Surg to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications

The Manager Med-Surg is a highly qualified, expert clinician who possesses advanced care skills and has demonstrated strong critical thinking skills. The Manager Med-Surg assists the Nursing Unit Director in planning, implementing and assessing the daily functions of Nursing Care and Services provided in the unit on all shifts; provides supervisory and management oversight for staff members and departmental resources and processes (to include scheduling of staff and Kronos); actively assists in Nursing Quality Improvement programs and is supportive and knowledgeable regarding the established Standards of Care/Standards of Practice and hospital policies and procedures.

The Manager Med-Surg supports the mission, vision statements and goals of Alaska Regional Hospital (ARH). The Manager Med-Surg facilitates interventions to meet patients’ physical, psychological, spiritual, social, cultural and educational needs; coordinates functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital in a spirit that fosters positive working relationships. The Manager Med-Surg must possess excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills. Serving as role model, mentor, educator, and evaluator in the Critical Care area for the staff is essential.
• Assists the Unit Director in planning, implementing and assessing the daily functions of Nursing Care and Services provided in the unit on all shifts.
• Responsibility for employees’ work schedules to provide adequate coverage as well as Kronos to assure employees’ time records are accurate.
• Provide supervisory support and management to all unit employees.
• Support hospital-wide initiatives and work to foster positive relationships between Med-Surg and all other departments.
• Facilitates effective communication with all hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and families by providing and maintaining open lines of communication.
• Promotes and supports a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Complies with federal and state regulatory standards.
• Fosters the growth and development of others through effective orientation and continuing education of staff.
• Participates, monitors and drives compliance for required education within HealthStream/Competency Center in collaboration with the Education Department.
• Promotes quality care and patient satisfaction by encouraging and driving specialty standards set for department.
• Responsible for employee, patient and physician satisfaction.
• Leads and models behaviors effectively setting a positive example for staff.
• Ensures staff compliance to corporate, division and hospital policies and procedures.
What qualifications you will need:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or enrolled in a program within 12 months
• RN license from the State of Alaska
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
• A minimum of three years of direct nursing experience in Medical Surgical.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong clinical skills in the performance of Medical Surgical level nursing care
• Strong leadership skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work creatively within a team environment
• Initiative and creativity in proposing and implementing projects and initiatives
• Ability to integrate duties with other department programs to maximize impact and create efficiencies.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identifying trends relationships and proposing solutions.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our RN Manager Med Surg opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.