Lvn Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) in Long Term Care (LTC) provides nursing care under the direction of registered nurses, focusing on patients in a long-term care facility. The role involves performing therapeutic procedures, gathering and reporting patient data, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care. Prior LTC experience and an active Alaska nursing license are required, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and compliance with facility policies.

• Provide nursing care as directed by registered nurses within the LTC setting.
• Gather and report patient data accurately and timely.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders, including therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care plans.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation as required for LTC facilities.
• Float within scope of practice to meet facility staffing needs.

• Current Alaska Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license in hand.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year LTC nursing experience.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification (to be obtained during orientation).
• Previous travel nursing experience required.

• Experience with variable 12-hour shifts in LTC settings.
• Ability to work with electronic charting systems (ECS preferred).

• No on-call requirement.
• Shifts assigned as either day or night based on facility needs; no rotation between day and night shifts except for urgent staffing.
• Must be willing to work at least two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Travelers must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions allow no more than two weeks off during a 26-week contract; all RTO requests must be submitted with application and cannot be requested post-offer or contract signing.
• Facility provides free parking and shuttle transportation at start and end of contract.

• Work schedule consists of 4 twelve-hour shifts per week (variable days or nights).
• Guaranteed minimum of 60 hours per two-week pay period.
• Shift assignments depend on facility needs at start date.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.