Licensed Practical Nurse On Call (PCN 06N20005)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The on-call Licensed Practical Nurse is part of the nursing and direct care staff at the Juneau Pioneer Home, an assisted living home serving up to 49 elder residents. The role provides person-centered support in a safe environment and focuses on high-quality resident care, supporting the growth and development of care teams, and promoting the assisted living philosophy and applicable statutes.

The position provides personal care to residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner, as well as clinical care, medication administration, and clinical support to care teams. The Pioneer Home is a 24-hour facility and an Eden Alternative facility, with residents and staff in an environment that includes plants, flowers, and pets.

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited school in practical nursing.
• Eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse with the State of Alaska.
• Physical strength to lift, assist, and transfer patients.
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
• Ability to integrate research practices with clinical or subject-matter expertise and patient values, and to participate in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.
• Effective oral and written communication, including adapting to the audience and subject matter, listening, and responding appropriately.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; set objectives and priorities; delegate work; accept responsibility; and follow established rules and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to assisted living residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner.
• Provide clinical care and administer medications to residents.
• Provide clinical support to care teams.
• Support quality resident care and the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams.
• Promote the assisted living philosophy and statutes.
• Maintain effective oral and written communication, accountability, and compliance with established control systems and rules.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life of Alaskan elders through person-centered care and services.
• Work with elder residents who have many years of life experience and wisdom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed