Nurse 2 (PCN 027245)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to all applicants. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes Is: “ Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath." Our Division Values Are : Positive Attitude: "We enjoy what we do." Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity. Love : "We love who we serve." Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience. Accountability: "We do what we say." We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care. Trust: "We say what we mean." Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families, and our coworkers. Excellence: "We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time." Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families, and our coworkers. What You Will Be Doing: Provide high-quality care for up to ninety-one (91) assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams. Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.

Requirements

Diploma or certificate from an accredited school in practical nursing and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse with the State of Alaska (for LPN).
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska (for Nurse 1 and Nurse 2).
For Nurse 2: Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse.
Physical strength to lift, assist and transfer patients.
Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class.
Successful applicant must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
Must provide two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information at time of interview.
Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening prior to hire.
Must provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
Must provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.
Work experience must be documented in the application, including employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether full- or part-time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
Integrates best research practices with clinical and/or subject matter expertise and patient values for optimum care and participates in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.
Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care for up to ninety-one (91) assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner.
Provide clinical and medication administration to residents.
Provide clinical support to the care teams.
Focus on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.