Nurse - LPN or RN

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, Inc.; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PCHS is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care and support education. The role includes triage, medication administration, and coordinating care with providers to improve health outcomes.

Work is full-time, 40 hours weekly, non-exempt hourly position in Soldotna, Alaska, with a salary range of $36.00 to $45.00 per hour DOE. Must have Alaska RN/LPN license and past medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN or LPN license in Alaska.
• 2 years medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients within scope and license.
• Be a patient advocate and coordinate care with providers.
• Collect and document vital signs and history in EMR.
• Prepare and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Medications and injections as directed.
• Triage patients on the phone and in person.
• Relate lab results to patients and educate them.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Patient education

Infection control

Vital signs documentation

Emergency response

Triage

Medications administration

EMR documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

REPORTS TO: Nursing Directorwith oversight by Chief Medical Officer.

WORK WEEK: Full-time, 40 hours per week

WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly

SALARY RANGE: $36.00 - $45.00 DOE

OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High

MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT: This position exists to provide direct patient care including education; and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care professional.
• Be a patient advocate.
• Coordinate care with health care providers.
• Collect and document vital signs and history in the patient’s (EMR) medical record.
• Offer support and assistance to the provider.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Comply with “Universal & Standard Precautions” for infection control.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct patient education.
• Triage patients on the phone and face-to-face.
• Relay lab results to patients as directed by provider.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• License: Holds a current RN or LPNlicense in the State of Alaska
• Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office, preferred.

Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, [e-mail] or 907-260-5017

www.pchsak.org

PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.