Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bartlett Regional Hospital

  • Juneau, AK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN I) to join our team!Click here to learn more about , our , and . It’s a great place to work and a beautiful place to live!This recruitment will be used to fill openings in Wildflower Court, Medical/Surgical, and the Same Day Care departments.Job Summary:The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN I) is to provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with current Alaska Board of Nursing Regulations.What You Will Do:Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Observes changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s condition and reports to RN.
  • Considers domestic violence when performing nursing observations.
  • Documents all pertinent observations and care provided using only approved hospital abbreviations. Documentation is consistently free of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies and is completed within the accepted time frames.
  • Plans and manages a patient’s and/or resident’s care according to each patient’s established plan of care.
  • Able to adapt workload to unexpected changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s status, unit changes, or emergencies; prioritizes patient care activities.
  • Recognizes changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s condition that require immediate intervention, takes necessary immediate action and summons assistance.
  • Offers assistance when a patient and/or resident requires emergency care, as the need arises.
  • Remains calm & responds in an organized fashion throughout emergency.
  • Accurately administers medications to patients and/or residents.
  • Accurately charts all medications administered in accordance with Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Administers treatments according to Policy and Procedure, and scope of practice, after training and competencies are met.
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications for the Job:Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN I)Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.Experience: Must remain at this level for a minimum of 6 months. Must advance to an LPN II within one year.License(s): Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment).Certification(s): Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire. BRH approved behavioral emergency response and de-escalation training within three (3) months of hire.Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.Practice Notices:
  • All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.

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