Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Clinics

About the role

The LPN provides direct patient care and clinical support under the direction of licensed providers, helping to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care. The ideal candidate is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences, fostering teamwork, and supporting the health and well-being of the communities we serve through compassionate, professional care.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction.
• Observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
• Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
• Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and/or physician.
• Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment.
• Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines.
• Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary information for management utilization and review.
• Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Valid current or temporary Alaska RN license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences and fostering teamwork.
• Fosters a culture of compassion and professionalism in the communities we serve.
• Adheres to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexible thinking and prioritizing.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness.
• Onsite gym, wellness programs, discount programs, and childcare services.

Pay

Compensation $25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on experience and education. Retention Bonus $5,000. Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, and Paid Time Off.

Schedule

• Addiction Medicine: Full-time, 30 hours per week, 3x10 hour day shifts, Tues, Thurs, Fri.
• Porter Heart & Vascular Center: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday - Friday.
• Family Medicine: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday - Friday.
• 1st Care: Full-time, 36 hours per week, 3x12 hour day shifts, open 7 days a week.