Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

Location

Alaska

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) or Day 4x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30); caregivers do not rotate between shifts.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility. The ideal candidate will have previous travel experience and must possess an active Alaska license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, reporting changes to the supervising RN or physician.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) for residents.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting using the electronic charting system.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a Long Term Care setting.
• BLS certification.
• Current Alaska nursing license must be in hand upon application.
• Experience with a patient ratio of 1:20.
• Must obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation (one-time fee of $10).

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!