Part-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
Outpatient Addiction Medicine Clinic
Updated on 8/1/2026
Deadline 6/17/27
Foundation Health Partners
Compensation Overview
$25.88 - $40.44/hr
+ Shift Differential + Annual Increases
Fairbanks, AK, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Patient Care
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
- A current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of practice, a temporary license in the state of practice, or compact licensure for the current state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice.
- Completion of a state-approved intravenous therapy program may be required in certain facilities or departments.
- Foundation Registry and Travel positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including acute care experience within the past 12 months as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Observe, compile, and report the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs, and review available information obtained by health care team members.
- Contribute to the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse, including the discharge plan, using assessment data and patient, family, and health team input.
- Plan care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and review the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs, providing input for updates as needed.
- Implement delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders within the scope of practice.
- Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
- Delegate and supervise the provision of care by non-licensed personnel when permitted by state scope of practice.
- Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
- Report patient conditions, including signs and symptoms that may indicate a change in condition, to the registered nurse or physician.
- Observe and report patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with health care team members.
- Observe and report the patient's response to and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
- Document observations, interventions, patient data, and responses to treatment in the patient record.
- Record physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Plan, organize, develop, and coordinate documentation and patient assessment data when required by federal regulation.
- Maintain, update, and revise required documentation according to patient changes and federal or state guidelines.
- Communicate and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team regarding the appropriate functional or care level and transition to another level.
- Perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and quality management processes, and present audit summaries for management review.
- Coordinate the admission process when required, including new resident evaluations.
- Provide verbal and written communication to residents, families, and referral sources regarding the admission process.
- Facilitate problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
- Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the designated clinical area is preferred.