Licensed Practical Nurse - QCC

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

4h • $39 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Working in a team, under the oversight of an RN, provide a variety of patient care duties including, but not limited to, passing medicine, vital sign assessment, observation, patient/family teaching, and record keeping that is focused on the comfort and health of the patients in the outpatient clinic or long term care units. Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
• Knowledge of general patient care activities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records
• Patient/customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
• Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
• Ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
• Communication skills and interpersonal relationships
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Accredited post-secondary program in Nursing
• 0 years of general experience
• Alaska Practical Nursing License
• Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

• ACLS; PALS needed for PCC, AC and ED positions

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection for patients, including medical history, according to established guidelines and report any significant change in patient condition
• Perform patient screening for vital signs, specimens, preventive health measures, immunizations and patient safety
• Implement physician orders according to establish policy and procedures and pharmacy guidelines
• Administer prescribed medications adhering to LPN scope of practice as outlined in State of Alaska Board of Nursing
• Perform nursing procedures to include but not limited to, wound treatment, EKGs, foley insertions, and patient education
• Assist medical staff, team leaders and co-workers to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree