LPN-Weekends

StoneBridge Senior Living • Conway, AR

3d

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to residents and assesses their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The position calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to caring for older adults. The LPN coordinates nursing care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ health, and coordinates with physicians and nursing management. Shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, either 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records are preferred.

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 is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for residents 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’ 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, sign for counts, and exchange keys to medication carts and the medication room.
• Respond promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status, notify physicians of changes, and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets, considering resident safety and the education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities of assigned staff.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in recognition or discipline.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 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