Lead LPN - Nursing Home Care & Staff Oversight

Poplargrove; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove in Little Rock, AR is seeking a qualified nurse to oversee daily nursing operations on the unit. The role requires leadership, hands-on patient care, and coordination with physicians and staff to uphold high standards of care.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing personnel, assigning duties, reviewing patient charts, and ensuring compliance with policies. A nursing degree and a current LPN license are required; the incumbent will serve as acting

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a valid and current LPN license in this state.

Responsibilities

• All nursing functions during his/her tour of duty.
• Administration of nursing home routines and policies during his/her tour of duty.
• See that all personnel on the unit during his/her tour of duty function to the maximum capacity.
• Maintaining the highest quality of patient care in compliance with the physician's orders.
• The nursing care administered by the private duty nurses.
• Cooperating in planning and evaluating experiences for employees under his/her supervision.
• Keeping all matters concerning the nursing home, the patients, and nursing home personnel in strict confidence.
• Refraining from any type of gossip.
• Participation on designated committees in nursing service.
• Cooperating with the supervisor in setting up a nursing care plan for each patient.
• Assigning specific duties to nursing personnel under his/her supervision.
• Assisting supervisor in preparing time schedules.
• Providing proper assistance to medical staff.
• Directing and supervising the activities of the nursing personnel assigned to the unit during his/her tour of duty.
• Checking all patients' charts for accurate reporting and recording of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Visiting patients frequently to evaluate their condition and need for nursing care.
• Rendering direct nursing care as needed.
• Working in any patient care area on which my immediate supervisor may assign me.
• Supervise NA, ward clerk & feeders.
• Enforce NA training.
• On duty orientation for licensed personnel.
• Collect and file work sheets weekly.
• Check Kardex for accuracy weekly.
• Keep daily and weekly BP request updated.
• Check daily, weekly, & monthly weights.
• Check charts two halls per week for content: HS feedings, Restraints, PRN medication, VS, Edema, Oral Hygiene, Incident follow up, Doctor's orders & visits.
• Weekly review of narcotic books.
• Assume duties of Director of Nursing Service in his/her absence.
• Weekly Decubitus Sheets.

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove in Little Rock, AR is seeking a qualified nurse to oversee daily nursing operations on the unit. The role requires leadership, hands-on patient care, and coordination with physicians and staff to uphold high standards of care.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing personnel, assigning duties, reviewing patient charts, and ensuring compliance with policies. A nursing degree and a current LPN license are required; the incumbent will serve as acting