LPN

Pleasant Hill Senior Services•Bryant, AR

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pleasant Hill Senior Services is seeking a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide on-call coverage for our residents over the weekend. This unique role is primarily focused on telephone triage and medication approvals, with on-site visits for urgent needs such as falls, dressing changes, and changes in condition.

Requirements

Current and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arkansas
Strong clinical assessment and triage skills, especially over the phone.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and make sound decisions within LPN scope of practice.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to residents’ locations for urgent weekend visits.
Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior care, assisted living, home health, or long-term care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to calls from staff and/or families regarding resident needs from Friday 5:00 PM to Monday 8:00 AM.
Provide clinical guidance and approve routine and PRN (as needed) medications per standing orders and agency protocols.
Triage symptoms or concerns over the phone and determine appropriate next steps (home care, urgent visit, or emergency services).
Conduct on-site visits for urgent or emergent resident needs, including but not limited to: Falls or suspected injury, Dressing changes and basic wound care, Sudden or significant changes in condition (breathing changes, mental status changes, uncontrolled pain), Death.
Perform focused assessments, interventions within LPN scope of practice, and notify the on-call RN or provider as necessary.
Document all assessments, interventions, and communications in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
Communicate changes in condition and weekend events to the interdisciplinary team and/or primary nurse to ensure continuity of care.
Collaborate with on-call providers, pharmacists, and families as needed.
Escalate concerns appropriately and follow Pleasant Hill Senior Services policies and procedures.