RN - LONG TERM CARE (REQ 3798)

POSITION PURPOSE:
The LTC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing assessments and direct care to the LTC resident. This person takes as active role in planning resident care and ensures the quality of care given to the resident. The LPN/RN may function in the role of charge nurse and/or floor nurse by administering medications/treatments to the resident; oversee, monitor, and coordinate care performed by assigned staff per State/Federal regulations. The LPN/RN may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet resident/patient care needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alaska
• Must keep current with CEU credits as required by the State of Alaska
• Maintains BLS certification.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in Gerontology, preferable in a Long Term Care facility, is desired.
• Speaking, listening, and writing skills required to effectively communicate with others, and to document care provided. Ability to complete computer documentation is required.
• Numerical ability is required to calculate drug dosages.
• Obtains and maintains competency in IV therapy per facility policy.
• Must complete General and Licensed staff orientation for LTC.
• Must have ability to organize tasks.
• Supervisory Skills/aptitude.

ENVIRONMENT:
South Peninsula Hospital is a combination 22-bed critical assess hospital and 28-bed skilled LTC Facility located on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods, stooping, sitting, and the ability to lift large loads without injury to self or others. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases, falls, needle stick injuries, and muscle strains. Mechanical lifts are available for lifting residents as needed. Generally, physical demands are moderate and most work is performed inside. Working hours may fluctuate based on the demands of the work and scheduling needs.