Pay Range:

Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29 Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Participates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatments
Provides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness

Other Functions

Responsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing
Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.

Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.

Respiratory Therapy license from any state

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

Experience Required

Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Knowledge of

Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients

Skills in

Use of mechanical ventilators skillfully and offers alternative solutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Ability to

Accurately interpret arterial blood gases; use of mechanical ventilators; work alone/unsupervised

Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases

Travel Required

Up to 25% travel expected.

Required Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Respiratory Therapist License - State of Alaska

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Pay Range:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient‑centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting, supporting individuals and families across the continuum of care. This role utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; administer medications and treatments; perform clinical procedures; and provide patient education and care coordination in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams. The Ambulatory RN ensures accurate documentation, adherence to infection control and regulatory standards, and efficient clinic operations while promoting quality outcomes, patient safety, and culturally responsive care in a fast‑paced ambulatory environment.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Patient Care

Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.

Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.

Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.

Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.

Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.

Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making (Alaska BON-Aligned)

Consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice for Registered Nurses, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care. The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment to:

Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.

Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, and in identifying when consultation, collaboration, or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required.

Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances, rather than relying solely on standardized protocols.

Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.

Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and organizational policy.

Care Coordination & Documentation

Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.

Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.

Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Practices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.

Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.

Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.

Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.

Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of hire. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Case Management certification - preferred.

Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.

High Risk Competency required within 3 months and every year.

New Nursing Program Graduates:

BLS required at the time of hire

All certifications required for the area of practice must be obtained within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable)

Experienced Nurses - New to a Specialty Area:

Experienced nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty‑specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, based on practice area requirements)

Experienced Nurses:

Nurses hired directly into a specialty area must provide evidence of current required certifications for the position at the time of hire (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, as applicable to practice area)

Nurses with Float Areas:

Nurses who float to areas other than their primary location must complete the required certifications for the highest level specialty in which they will provide care

High‑Risk Competency:

High‑risk competency validation is required for direct patient care nursing roles. The high-risk competencies are specific to the area of practice (e.g., proficiency in complex medical equipment, procedures, interventions, etc.). Competency will be assessed before ending initial preceptorship and no less than annually thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.

Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Safety Responsibility

Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!