Nurse - LPN or RN

REPORTS TO: Nursing Director with oversight by Chief Medical Officer.

WORK WEEK: Full-time, 40 hours per week

WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly

SALARY RANGE: $36.00 - $45.00 DOE

OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High

MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT: This position exists to provide direct patient care including education; and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care professional. 
• Be a patient advocate.
• Coordinate care with health care providers.
• Collect and document vital signs and history in the patient’s (EMR) medical record. 
• Offer support and assistance to the provider. 
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Comply with “Universal & Standard Precautions” for infection control.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct patient education.
• Triage patients on the phone and face-to-face.
• Relay lab results to patients as directed by provider.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
License: Holds a current RN or LPN license in the State of Alaska
Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office, preferred.

Contact:  Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017

www.pchsak.org

PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.