Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel LPN for an outpatient ambulatory care role in a remote Alaska facility, requiring an active Alaska LPN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Outpatient ambulatory care setting serving patients from birth to elderly
• Modalities include ambulatory care and floor nursing
• Care provided across the lifespan with attention to age-specific and culturally diverse patient needs, including knowledge of psychiatric patients
• May work in conjunction with Health Aides to ensure rooms are stocked and checklists are completed
• May assist in ordering medical supplies and screening after-hours calls, as well as assisting mid-level providers in the clinic after hours
• Monday through Friday schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Alaska LPN license in good standing required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Graduate of an accredited LPN or LVN program
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required for the duration of the assignment
• IV certification preferred
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to work in a patient care setting
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday upon arrival
• Candidates must arrive with documentation of the following competencies: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS
• A medication calculation math test for adult and pediatric dosing is required upon arrival and before beginning floor work
• Hospital housing is provided in a remote area; accommodations are shared units with private bedrooms in gender-specific wings — no dogs allowed
• Travelers coordinate directly with the facility for housing arrangements
• The facility will reimburse economy-level flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement processing
• Flight itinerary must be provided at least one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not upon departure