Outpatient Clinic Nurse Trainer

Bethel​, Alaska

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:  Utilizing a collaborative process, the Nurse Trainer will assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate options for the training required to meet the needs of all new Outpatient Clinic staff including but not limited to (OPC) Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Support Staff.  The Nurse Trainer helps identify, through the continuum of training, optimal functioning of OPC employees and department needs, using communication and available resources to promote quality outcomes.  The Nurse Trainer is responsible for developing the knowledge and skills of the OPC team to ensure the team can meet current and future objectives and deliver quality care and nursing services to the patients of the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Region.  The Nurse Trainer will be responsible for the entire onboarding process of all new OPC employees, including coordinating appropriate user access, orientation to floor nursing, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) RAVEN training and village travel. 

In addition to training all new OPC staff listed above, job duties also include working as an OPC Nurse.  Utilizing a collaborative process, to plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to meet each patient’s needs.  Using communication and appropriate utilization of health care resources throughout the continuum of care to promote quality, continuity and a cooperative effort between patients, family members, doctors, nurses, payers, and allied health care workers, community agencies and home care services, thus promoting a smooth journey through the entire span of care.  Facilitating the coordinated utilization of resources through the continuum of services while ensuring that available resources are being used for maximization of health outcomes, patient/family satisfaction and financial outcomes for both the patient and the reimbursement source. 

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. 
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 years prior experience in nursing.  2 years of experience working in the YKHC Outpatient Clinic. 
• License, Certification, Registration: Must have an active, unencumbered Alaska nursing license.  Current BLS.
• Equipment/Tools: Must have basic computer knowledge, and standard office equipment usage skills.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Statutes for the practice of Licensed Practical Nursing. Able to utilize the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Ability to perform independently within scope of practice. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)