Licensed Practical Nurse - ACC

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

3d • $39 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Working in a team, under the oversight of an RN, to provide direct patient care duties including, but not limited to, participation of patient treatment regime, administer medications, observe effectivness of medications, vital sign assessment, patient/family teaching, and record keeping that is focused on the comfort and health of the patients in the acute care unit. 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
• 0 years of supervisory experience
• Alaska Practical Nursing License
• Basic Life Support (ACLS; PALS within 1 year)

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection for patients, including medical history, according to established guidelines and report any significant change in patient condition to supervising RN
• Perform patient screening for vital signs, collection of specimens, preventive health measures, immunizations, and patient safety
• Implement physician orders according to established 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 phlebotomy.
• Perform IV insertion with appropriate training and initial and annual skills validation.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree