Licensed Practical Nurse/ Nurse 1 Nurse 2 (PCN 027106)

State of Alaska•Sitka, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to sixty-five (65) elder residents. The mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath." 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.
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
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.
Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional, for a timeframe not to exceed six months, pending the applicant showing proof of licensure during their initial probationary period.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually.
Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
COVID-19 testing with negative results will be required prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models' high standards of ethics.
Develops and presents the client's, patients, and/or customer's interests in all matters.
Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to 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.