AK - Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care; $18,750 Sign On Bonus*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus eligible
AK - Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care; $18,750 Sign On Bonus*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus eligible
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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is located in the Southwestern Alaska town of Bethel with a total of approximately 6000 people. YKHC supports 1500 employees providing the health services to a primarily Yupik Eskimo Native population for an area the size of Oregon. Services are provided through a Bethel located hospital and 50 clinics throughout the YK Delta. Position Summary: To provide quality nursing care to all patients. To serve as a viable member of the nursing staff utilizing scope of practice. Provide care to all patients with respect of patient rights and dignity. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on assigned area of Long Term Care facility. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education: Graduate from an LNL school for LPNs or LVNs. Minimum Experience: New graduates accepted. One (1) year experience within hospital or long-term care setting preferred. Licensing/Certification: Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a LPN. Current CPR certification (BCLS) required. Current BLS. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. IV certification course Equipment/Tools: Office machines (i.e. multi-line telephone computer fax machine etc.) Medical equipment such as Dynamapp thermometers Datascope Pulse Oximetry Specialized Knowledge and Skills: o LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other medical staff as part of a collaborative team. Able to participate in special committees as appropriate and serve as a professional representative of the physical therapy department and profession at all times. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians medical staff managers clients and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively with members of a different culture who may or may not speak English. o MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. o REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Benefits Include: Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year accrued over time Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Plus More! YKHC applies Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638) EEO and Veteran Preferences. Under federal and state laws YKHC performs criminal history and background checks to ensure customers are protected. Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health For more information please contact YKHC Recruitment at:
Shift: Day & Night Shift
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Long Term Care (LTC) LPN
General Certifications: N/APlease CLICK HERE to view details.
Employment Type
Full-time
