Licensed Practical Nurse​/Nurse Nurse ; PCN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse/ Nurse 1 Nurse 2 (PCN 027118M)

** THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED**

** This position is open to Alaska Residents only.** Applicants should review the residency definition to determine eligibility.

Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes

Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath.

Our Division Values

• Positive Attitude: We enjoy what we do. Optimism inspires open‑mindedness and creativity.
• Love: We love who we serve. Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience.
• Accountability: We do what we say. We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care.
• Trust: We say what we mean. Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families and our coworkers.
• Excellence: We provide excellent care, every resident, every day, every time. Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families and coworkers.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide high‑quality care to assisted‑living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams. Focus is on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health‑care teams, and the promotion of assisted‑living philosophy and statutes.

The Benefits to Joining Our Team

This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person‑centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

Working Environment

This job is located at the Sitka Pioneer Home, an assisted‑living home in the heart of downtown at 120 Katlian Street in Sitka, Alaska. Imagine working in an environment with a beautiful waterfront campus, renowned for its gorgeous and aromatic rose hedges and scenic views.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Considerable knowledge and skill of the principles and practices of nursing, behavior, and needs of patients.
• Ability to observe and evaluate reactions and changes in the physical, behavioral, and mental condition of patients and to think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Ability to administer treatments and medications and observe for and report adverse reactions.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare clear, concise reports.

Additional Requirements

• This position is in support of the Pioneer Home, which is a 24‑hour facility.
• The Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, where the environment includes contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish and birds.
• Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis and criminal history.
• No cover letter is required. Your complete application will determine which applicants advance to the interview phase.
• A diploma or certificate from an accredited school in practical nursing and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse with the State of Alaska.
• Special
  
  Note:
  
  Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional for up to six months pending proof of licensure during the initial probationary period.
• Applicants must be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire; periodic testing is required.
• Background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or use TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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