Open Position: LPN - LTC

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $5336.80

Opportunity:

LTC LVN/LPN

Job Details:

* 4x12 or 3x12 variable shift schedule (traveler's choice)
* Shifts will be either days or nights based on facility needs at time of start date - caregivers are not asked to rotate between night and day shifts except for occasional urgent staffing needs
* 13 or 26 week assignment duration (traveler's choice)
* Guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks - traveler may be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks
* Patient ratio of 1:20
* No on-call required
* Previous travel experience required
* Minimum 1 year of experience required
* LTC experience required
* Alaska LPN/LVN license must be in hand prior to submission
* Required certifications: BLS
* Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
* No more than 1 week of RTO for a 13-week contract; no more than 2 weeks of RTO for a 26-week contract - all RTO must be submitted at time of submittal
* Scrub color: Any
* Charting system: ECS - charting system experience required
* Parking is free
* Facility will pay for shuttle to and from Anchorage at the beginning and end of the assignment; local shuttle in Seward available for local transportation needs
* May be expected to float between sister facilities nearby contracted facility
* Candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
* All caregivers are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation on-site at the facility at a one-time cost of $10
* Required skills include: accuchecks, implanted glucose sensors, PEG tube/G-tube feedings, Duopa pumps, IV hydration PRN, phlebotomy lab draws, peritoneal dialysis (subcutaneous only), respiratory treatments (nebulizers), and wound care
* Special equipment includes: lifts, vital sign machines, glucose monitors, Sara Steady, pacemaker transmitter, and EKGs
* Patients served include adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as dementia, Alzheimer's, TBI, plegics, cognitive impairments, physical impairments, and other LTC-appropriate diagnoses

Facility:

This long-term care facility operates with a total of 40 staffed beds and 10 rooms, providing specialized care to adult and geriatric populations. The facility offers interdisciplinary support including social services and is equipped to handle a variety of complex patient diagnoses and care needs. The facility provides a supportive environment for traveling clinicians, including complimentary parking and transportation assistance.

Location:

Seward, AK

Seward is a breathtaking coastal city nestled in the heart of Alaska, offering stunning views of Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Mountains along with world-class opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. This unique destination provides an unparalleled adventure for healthcare professionals looking to experience the natural beauty and rugged charm of the Last Frontier while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.