LPN / LVN - LTC

Cynet HealthStaff; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) for a long term care travel assignment in Alaska. You will provide hands-on patient care on a 12-hour shift, with a 1:20 nurse-to-patient ratio and a flexible start date.

Required AK license, BLS, and LTC experience; travel experience preferred. You may be assigned 13 or 26 weeks, with consistent day or night shifts and orientation in Alaska facilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AK license and be a current LPN/LVN.
• Minimum 1 year LTC experience.
• BLS certification required; Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation.
• Travel/LTC experience preferred; patient ratios 1:20.

Responsibilities

• Admissions, ambulation, bathing, and communication of patient status changes.
• Medication administration and accurate documentation.
• Flexibility to float to nearby facilities as needed and work consistent shifts.

Skills

LPN/LVN

LTC experience

Patient care

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

LPN / LVN - LTC

Profession: LVN / LPN

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 or 26 weeks

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30); Day 4x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of LTC experience required

License: Must hold a valid AK license in hand

Certifications: BLS required; Alaska Food Worker Certification needed during orientation

Must-Have: Previous travel experience in LTC; experience with patient ratios of 1:20

Description:This position is for a Long Term Care LVN/LPN.Previous travel experience in a long-term care setting is required.Candidates must possess a valid AK license prior to starting.The start date is flexible, and shifts may vary based on facility needs.Travelers have the choice of a 13 or 26-week assignment.Patient care ratios are set at 1:20.All candidates must complete the Alaska Food Worker Certification during the on-site orientation.This certification incurs a one-time fee of $10.Caregivers will not rotate between day and night shifts but will be assigned a consistent schedule.Applicants are expected to be flexible in their availability, especially around major winter holidays.RTO restrictions apply; no more than two weeks of time-off will be accepted for a 26-week contract.Candidates should have strong LTC skill sets, including but not limited to admissions, ambulation, bathing, communication of patient status changes, and medication administration.All applicants will need to submit two references covering the past year of experience.Candidates may be required to float to nearby facilities as part of the role.It is important to meet all required skill sets and experience criteria to be considered for this position.