Norton Sound Health Corp·Nome, Alaska
Provide direct patient care in an acute care unit under RN oversight, including administering medications and performing nursing procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring patient effectiveness of treatments, conducting vital sign assessments, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Working in a team, under the oversight of an RN, to provide direct patient care duties including, but not limited to, participation of patient treatment regime, administer medications, observe effectivness of medications, vital sign assessment, patient/family teaching, and record keeping that is focused on the comfort and health of the patients in the acute care unit.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Assist with data collection for patients, including medical history, according to established guidelines and report any significant change in patient condition to supervising RN
Perform patient screening for vital signs, collection of specimens, preventive health measures, immunizations, and patient safety
Implement physician orders according to established policy and procedures and pharmacy guidelines
Administer prescribed medications adhering to LPN scope of practice as outlined in State of Alaska Board of Nursing
Perform nursing procedures to include but not limited to, wound treatment, EKGs, foley insertions, and phlebotomy.
Perform IV insertion with appropriate training and initial and annual skills validation.
Assist medical staff, team leaders and co-workers to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care
Perform other duties as assigned
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Program: Accredited post-secondary program
Experience: General (Non-supervisory)
Amount: 0 year(s)
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Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.
Licensure, Certification, etc.
Alaska Practical Nursing License, Basic Life Support: (ACLS; PALS within 1 year)
Physical Requirements: ∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
∙Sit less than half the workday
∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
∙Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks
∙Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds
∙Push or pull using more than moderate force
∙See and hear with normal acuity
∙Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances
∙No travel required
Market context
In Alaska, Licensed Practical Nurse - ACC roles are typically tied to steady patient-care needs in clinics, long-term care, and other settings that rely on licensed support staff. These positions are competitive because employers look for an accredited nursing program, a valid Alaska Practical Nursing License, and current BLS, with ACLS and PALS expected within a year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license and certification timeline before applying.
