Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with current Alaska Board of Nursing Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job

• LPN 1:
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing
  • Experience: None. Must remain at this level for a minimum of 6 months. Must advance to an LPN 2 within one year.
  • Licenses: Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment).
  • Certifications: Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
• LPN 2:
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing
  • Experience: One (1) year experience or six (6) months experience at Bartlett Regional Hospital as an LPN I.
  • Licenses: Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment).
  • Certifications: Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
• LPN 3:
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing
  • Experience: Three (3) year of current LPN experience.
  • Licenses: Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment).
  • Certifications: Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.

Pay Information

• Internal Hires: Pay rate and step placement will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
• External Hires: Pay rate and step placement will be determined based on relevant experience.
• LPN 1 starts at $30.63 per hour.
• LPN 2 starts at $33.54 per hour.
• LPN 3 starts at $38.57 per hour.