Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Join Ancora Home Health & Hospice LLC as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse in Anchorage, AK, and elevate your career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Here, you’ll engage directly with patients, making a tangible difference in their lives every day. Enjoy the thrill of working onsite, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to exceptional care. With a competitive pay, you'll be rewarded for your hard work and commitment. Imagine being part of a culture that values fun, flexibility, and high performance while encouraging you to think abundantly and solve problems creatively. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Aegis Bucks (I can't wait to tell you more!). Step into a role where your empathy and integrity shine, and become a crucial part of a forward-thinking organization. Your journey to impactful nursing begins at Ancora! Day to day as a Licensed Practical Nurse As a Home Health LPN at Ancora Home Health & Hospice LLC, your day begins with a thorough review of your schedule and patient care plans, setting the tone for a fulfilling day in the community. You'll engage in one-on-one patient care, forging meaningful connections while focusing on delivering high-quality services in the comfort of their homes. Your skilled nursing tasks will include taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring symptoms—all while meticulously documenting patient progress. Education is key, so you'll empower both patients and caregivers, ensuring they understand their health needs. With the opportunity to collaborate with RNs and physicians, you'll communicate any changes in patient conditions to the care team. Home health grants you the flexibility and independence to manage your visits, culminating in a rewarding sense of accomplishment as you wrap up your day, knowing you've made a significant impact in your patients' lives.
Requirements
- Clinical nursing skills including vital signs, medication administration, wound care, and infection control
- Strong assessment and observation skills to recognize changes in patient condition
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and care team members
- Time management and organization to manage multiple tasks and patient needs
- Compassion and empathy when providing patient-centered care
- Documentation accuracy and comfort using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to follow care plans and clinical protocols
- Problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgment
- Adaptability and independence especially in home or community-based settings
- Professionalism and reliability in all interactions
- Strong patient and caregiver education skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home health or hospice
- Knowledge of chronic disease management
Responsibilities
- Engage in one-on-one patient care, forging meaningful connections while focusing on delivering high-quality services in the comfort of their homes.
- Perform skilled nursing tasks including taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring symptoms.
- Meticulously document patient progress.
- Empower both patients and caregivers, ensuring they understand their health needs.
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians, communicating any changes in patient conditions to the care team.
- Manage visits with flexibility and independence.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Aegis Bucks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
