Lvn Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) for Long Term Care (LTC) facilities provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse. This role involves delivering skilled nursing services to residents, performing therapeutic procedures, gathering and reporting patient data, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The LVN/LPN must have prior LTC experience and hold a current Alaska nursing license. Strong communication and adaptability to facility needs are essential.

• Provide nursing care and therapeutic procedures to LTC residents as directed by an RN.
• Gather, document, and report patient data accurately and timely.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders appropriately within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident care.
• Assist with medication administration and patient assessments.
• Participate in orientation and obtain required certifications such as Alaska Food Worker Certification.
• Adapt to facility needs including floating within scope of practice when required.

• Current and valid Alaska LVN/LPN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year LTC nursing experience.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification (obtained onsite during orientation).
• Driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation as needed.

• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations in LTC settings.
• Comfortable working with electronic charting systems such as ECS.

• Must hold Alaska nursing license at start of assignment; pending licenses not accepted.
• No on-call requirements.
• Caregivers are generally not required to rotate between day and night shifts; shifts assigned based on facility needs.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Travelers must be willing to work at least two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions limit time off to no more than two weeks for a 26-week contract; all time-off requests must be submitted with application and approved prior to offer.
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility; local candidates not accepted.

• Four 12-hour shifts per week, variable schedule.
• Shifts assigned as either days or nights depending on facility needs at start date.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period, with potential for one 12-hour shift call-off per pay period.
• No block scheduling accommodations.