Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Join Ancora Home Health & Hospice LLC as a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse in Anchorage, AK, and elevate your career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Here, you’ll engage directly with patients, making a tangible difference in their lives every day. Enjoy the thrill of working onsite, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to exceptional care.

With a competitive pay, you'll be rewarded for your hard work and commitment. Imagine being part of a culture that values fun, flexibility, and high performance while encouraging you to think abundantly and solve problems creatively. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Aegis Bucks (I can't wait to tell you more!). Step into a role where your empathy and integrity shine, and become a crucial part of a forward-thinking organization.

Your journey to impactful nursing begins at Ancora!

Day to day as a Licensed Practical Nurse

As a Home Health LPN at Ancora Home Health & Hospice LLC, your day begins with a thorough review of your schedule and patient care plans, setting the tone for a fulfilling day in the community. You'll engage in one-on-one patient care, forging meaningful connections while focusing on delivering high-quality services in the comfort of their homes. Your skilled nursing tasks will include taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring symptoms—all while meticulously documenting patient progress. Education is key, so you'll empower both patients and caregivers, ensuring they understand their health needs. With the opportunity to collaborate with RNs and physicians, you'll communicate any changes in patient conditions to the care team.

Home health grants you the flexibility and independence to manage your visits, culminating in a rewarding sense of accomplishment as you wrap up your day, knowing you've made a significant impact in your patients' lives.

Would you be a great Licensed Practical Nurse?

To thrive as a Home Health LPN with Ancora Home Health & Hospice LLC, you’ll need a robust set of skills essential for delivering exceptional patient care. Clinical nursing skills, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and providing wound care are foundational. Strong assessment and observation skills will enable you to recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions effectively.

Excellent communication skills are crucial for building rapport with patients, families, physicians, and care team members, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Time management and organizational abilities will help you navigate multiple tasks and patient needs smoothly. Compassion and empathy will guide your patient-centered approach, while documentation accuracy with electronic medical records (EMR) is vital for precise record-keeping.

You’ll also need the capacity to follow care plans and clinical protocols, combined with problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgment. Adaptability and independence are key in home or community settings, as is professionalism and reliability in all interactions. Experience in home health or hospice and knowledge of chronic disease management are valuable add-ons that can enhance your effectiveness in this rewarding role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Clinical nursing skills including vital signs, medication administration, wound care, and infection control
• Strong assessment and observation skills to recognize changes in patient condition
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and care team members
• Time management and organization to manage multiple tasks and patient needs
• Compassion and empathy when providing patient-centered care
• Documentation accuracy and comfort using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow care plans and clinical protocols
• Problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgment
• Adaptability and independence especially in home or community-based settings
• Professionalism and reliability in all interactions
• Experience in home health or hospice
• Knowledge of chronic disease management
• Strong patient and caregiver education skills

Make your move

If you think Ancora sounds like it's a fit for what you are looking for, applying is a snap - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!