Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Vasacular Clinic

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

1d•$26 - $40

About The Position

Porter Heart & Vascular is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide hands-on nursing care to patients with cardiovascular needs, support diagnostic and treatment procedures, perform health assessments, and help patients feel comfortable and informed. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care, particularly to senior patients. The position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician. The LPN contributes to care planning, implements and documents care, and evaluates patient responses in accordance with department policies, standards of care, and state scope of practice. The role uses nursing knowledge and judgment to contribute to assessment and to plan and provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages. The posting also describes Fairbanks Denali Center, a 90-bed short- and long-term care facility serving adults. It follows the Eden Alternative and offers residents activities, visits with friends and family, a place to worship, and on-site shopping. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, consisting of five 8-hour day shifts. Compensation is $25.88–$40.44 per hour, based on experience and education, with a $5,000 retention bonus.

Requirements

Current, valid LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, a temporary LPN or LVN license in that state, or compact LPN or LVN licensure applicable to the state of practice.
BLS certification.
Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the area of practice.
Completion of a state-approved IV therapy program may be required at certain facilities or departments, in accordance with scope of practice, regulatory requirements, or facility or department policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the designated clinical area.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Observe, compile, and report patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review information obtained by other health care team members.
Contribute to the plan of care and discharge plan under a registered nurse’s direction, incorporating assessment data and input from patients, families, and the health care team.
Plan care collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, account for patients’ individual needs, and provide input to revise plans as needs change.
Implement delegated interventions in the care plan and medical orders within scope of practice and applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide care according to physician orders and the nursing plan of care; where permitted, delegate and supervise care provided by non-licensed personnel.
Promote continuity of care by communicating patients’ status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
Report patient conditions and signs or symptoms of change to the registered nurse and/or physician; observe and report progress toward goals, outcomes, responses to teaching, and teaching effectiveness.
Document observations, care implementation, patient data, interventions, treatment responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
As applicable, coordinate documentation and patient-assessment data required by federal regulations; maintain and update records according to patient changes and applicable guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional or care level and transitions to another level.
Perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and quality management; review results and present summaries for management use and review.
As applicable, coordinate admissions and new resident evaluations; communicate the admission process to residents, families, and referral sources, and facilitate problem-solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating its core and leader behaviors.