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The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary: Under general supervision, and within State of Alaska licensed practical nurse (LPN) scope of practice, provides practical nursing services to accomplish the individual patient plan of care, and support the operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Dependent on the responsibilities of the assigned clinic or department, the incumbent may serve patients at ANMC, employees, or other ANTHC clients.

Responsibilities:

Administers general nursing care to patients in a hospital setting. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide nursing care to patients. Performs nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments.

Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social and emotional care.

Observes and assesses patients' conditions and behavior; assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to RN or physician; documents nursing care in the electronic health record.

Reviews physician’s orders, develops and executes patient care plan, and reports progress and unusual occurrences. Records and reports all information within scope of clinical practice.

Maintains records, inventory and physical security of drugs and medical supplies; orders and requests supplies as needed. Performs simple laboratory work, and prepares specimens for laboratory; reviews laboratory tests results; notifies patients of test results, and physicians of critical lab values.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Knowledge of LPN scope of practice within the State of Alaska.

· Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

· Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.

· Knowledge of Alaskan culture.

· Knowledge of the hospital environment and how the services and functions interact.

· Skill in providing effective nursing care.

· Skilled in excellent customer service.

· Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members.

· Skilled in providing first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

· Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action.

· Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - None, although some departments may require LPN experience based on operational needs.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

· Current Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Alaska.

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.