Licensed Practical Nurse

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Kanakanak (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in Dillingham, AK. The LPN will work under RN supervision, conduct patient interviews, review charts, and educate patients.

Requirements include active LPN license, Alaska license within one year of hire, Basic Life Support, and at least two years of clinical experience; proficiency with EHRs; strong communication and culturally sensitive care; participation in team meetings and quality

Qualifications

• Active LPN license is required.
• Alaska licensure must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Minimum two years' clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to follow direction and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with EHR platforms and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications safely.
• Demonstrates unit protocol knowledge and patient care standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and teams.
• Engages in professional development and attends staff meetings.
• Collects and maintains patient data as required by state and organization.
• Infection control measures as needed.

Skills

Active LPN license

Basic Life Support

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

EHR platforms

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-Time Dillingham, AK, US

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect patient care within their scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN conducts patient interviews, reviews charts/records, and provides patient education. The LPN is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, continuously striving to elevate the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active and unrestricted LPN License required. Alaska LPN licensure must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction/delegation.
• Proven knowledge of growth and development principals across the life span while providing safe, reliable, and compassionate care.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EHR platforms, with attention to accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of unit specific protocols, workflows, equipment, and patient care standards.
• Administers prescribed medications safely.
• Displays cultural competence by respecting and adapting to the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and families.
• Engages proactively in continuous improvement measures on the assigned unit.
• Takes responsibility for ongoing professional development needs, attending at least 80% of staff meetings annually, in-services, and conventions.
• Collects and maintains patient data and other statistical or registry information as required by BBAHC and/or State requirements.
• Initiates appropriate infection control measures without hesitation and as needed.