Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Medical​/Surgical South & West

Overview

On the Medical Surgical Teams at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, we do work that matters. As a member of our Teams, you will be an important part of our culture to have meaningful impact in the lives of our patients as well as those we work with.

We care for medical surgical patients who could be here with a wide range of diagnoses: congestive heart failure, respiratory conditions, infections, wounds, orthopedic surgery, spinal surgery, urological surgery, general surgery, dialysis, oncology, hospice, the list is expansive.

• Have a growth mindset–there is always more to learn
• Value feedback–feedback supports growth
• Are flexible in the face of change–change is constant in healthcare
• Want to do meaningful work–life is too short for just a job
• And value work‑life balance–you can't take care of others if you don't take care of you.

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non‑profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission‑accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work.

In Fairbanks, small‑town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one‑of‑a‑kind place to live, work and play.

Full‑Time (36 hours per week) 12 hour shifts – Day shift/every other weekend off

Full‑Time (36 hours per week) 12 hour shifts – Night shift/every other weekend off

• Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr weekend–$2.50/hr evening–$6.00/hr night
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits:
  Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Retention Incentive, Relocation & transitional housing assistance are available for experienced LPNs

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are.
  
  Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care. Provides care in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
  
  Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Evaluates patient and family response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team…