LPN- Day Shift

Stonebridge Pocahontas • Pocahontas, AR

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About The Position

StoneBridge Senior Living is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic medical attention and assess residents’ wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The role focuses on caring for elderly residents with patience, compassion, and empathy. The stated hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The LPN coordinates nursing care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, conducts resident assessments, and responds to changes in residents’ health. The position also supports staff assignments and communicates staffing issues and employee actions to nursing management. StoneBridge describes its communities as welcoming, collaborative environments where employees support one another’s development and work together to provide high-quality care.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty are desired.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Use independent judgment and discretion in performing duties on behalf of the organization.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ medication schedules and current medication-pass standards.
• Understand the rationale and effects of medications and treatments and administer them correctly.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy.
• Account for narcotics and sign for counts and exchanges of medication-cart and medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status.
• Notify physicians of changes in residents’ status and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets, considering resident safety and staff members’ education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and an employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed