Licensed Practical Nurse ~ Intermittent
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Southcentral Foundation is at the momment seeking for Licensed Practical Nurse ~ Intermittent right now, this position will be placed in Alaska. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The purpose of this position is to provide direct customer-owner care to clients and their families assisting the providers in the clinic in furnishing high quality health care. The function of the LPN is to organize and accurately complete a wide variety of complex clinical, technical and computer tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Seeks out additional learning opportunities to continue to develop the technical and professional skills needed now and in the future. Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions by following through on commitments. Demonstrated competency to perform each delegated responsibility, based on individual assessments. Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary arrest. Knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard assignments reflected in licensure as a practical nurse and broad work experience that demonstrates skill sufficient to resolve a range of problems with responsibility for carrying assignments to completion in providing care to a selected customer-owner load. Knowledge of the human body structure and function, sufficient to recognize illness, diseases, and emotional and physical reaction to care for the purpose of reporting and recording. Knowledge of clinic/department procedures for assembling customer-owner charts, recording provider’s orders, integrating x-ray ad test reports, graphing and charting medical data. Demonstrate ability to provide accurate documentation in the customer-owner health record. Demonstrate ability to learn the computer system, applying the knowledge to accurately schedule customer-owner appointments and test. Demonstrate ability to accurately record vital signs, perform phlebotomy, specimen collection and record EKG’s. Demonstrate ability to assist with customer-owner monitoring during and post-procedure, applying knowledge of safety principles, recognition of emergencies and provision of appropriate interventions. Demonstrate ability to set up and maintain a wide variety of medical equipment and monitoring devices. Must be able to interpret these devices including deviations from normal values. Demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse customs and traditions impacting health care of customer-owner and family. Knowledge of 1974 Privacy Act is required as use of customer-owner record is an integral part of the position and privacy of individuals must be protected to the fullest. Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SCF programs are established for the purpose of serving a primary population comprised of Alaska Natives who are affiliated with the Cook Inlet Region Inc. (CIRI), and Alaska Natives and American Indians within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of the CIRI members, and of the general culture and needs of Alaska Natives and American Indians. Such knowledge is critical in order to ensure the achievement of the mission and vision of SCF: working together with the Native community to provide the best services with Native staff who value the family and family wellness as the heart of the Native community. High school diploma or GED, Alaska licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
INTERESTED APPLICATIONS:
Please complete an online application by clicking the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page. For more information contact Human Resources via the SCF Contact page or (907) 729-4977 or Toll free at 1-800-478-3343
NATIVE PREFERENCE UNDER P.L. 93-638.
Preference will not be given unless certification is submitted to Human Resources (a copy is acceptable).
- .
If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Southcentral Foundation.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:14:39 GMT