Licensed Practical Nurse

• Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education and notifies family on condition changes;
• Updates plan of care when needed and observes and documents observations and care given to the residents;
• Assists geriatric patients in Long Term Care (LTC);
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned;
• Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents and provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations;
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed;
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc;
• Long-term care nurses also often assist patients with the tasks of their daily lives, including feeding, dressing, using the toilet and bathing;
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks;
• Record a patient's medical history accurately;
• Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts;
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc;
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc;
• Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required;
• Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License required or compact license;

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

• Medical knowledge
• Patience
• Compassion
• Kindness
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Stamina and physical endurance
• Observational skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Empathy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person