Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care Clinic

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Gym

Wellness Programs

Discount programs

The Learning Center (childcare)

Job summary

Foundation Health in Alaska is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide high-quality nursing care under supervision. You will contribute to the plan of care, document patient responses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires an Alaska RN license, an Associate’s degree in nursing, and current BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on area of practice. Excellent patient care and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Alaska (or Alaska RN license in process)
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; BLS certification required
• ACLS or PALS certification may be required depending on area of practice; continuing education encouraged

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of RN/physician
• Assist with plan of care and discharge planning as part of the healthcare team
• Document patient care and communicate status to care team
• Observe patient condition and report changes promptly
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for care transitions

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Retention Bonus: $5,000
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts

This position 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. This position 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. This position 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.

Responsibilities

• Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. 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. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
• Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state 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. Observes and reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Observes and reports patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary information for management utilization and review.
• May coordinate the admission process including new resident evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to residents, families and referrals sources regarding the process for admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid current or temporary Alaska RN license. Requires the knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate’s degree in nursing. BLS certification is required. May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice.

Requires creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem solving skills. Also requires the ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.