LPN/LVN Ambulatory Care-$30,000 bonus over 3 years

Meaningful Work Experience
Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.
Fair Compensation
Compensation for your profession is market competitive: (pay grades are currently being revised with new a new hourly rate structure soon to be in place.) Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000. A very competitive relocation package offered.
Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier
Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.
The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience
Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
To provide quality nursing care to all patients. To serve as a viable member of the nursing staff, utilizing scope of practice. Provide care to all patients with respect of patient rights and dignity. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on assigned areas. Is responsible for care of all patients, from birth to elderly. Ambulatory Care Department.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from an LNL school for LPN's or LVN's. In addition must be licensed as an LPN in the State of Alaska in good standing. New graduates accepted. Certain positions may require preferred hospital experience. Current CPR certification (BCLS) required. Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current BLS. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephones, computers, copy machines, etc) Medical equipment as appropriate for this position. 1. Knowledge of medical terminology. 2. Ability to work in patient care setting. Assist RN in overseeing work responsibilities of unit clerk, CMA, and CNA.