Licensed Practical Nurse On-Call (PCN 06N09044)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 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

• A diploma or certificate from an accredited school in practical nursing and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse with the State of Alaska.
• Physical strength to lift, assist and transfer patients.
• 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.
• Provides clinical and medication administration to residents.
• Provides 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.

Benefits

• This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.
• This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree