Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Conwayhc; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Conwayhc in Conway, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time regular position. You will perform nursing duties, ensure adherence to physician orders, and help maintain high patient care standards in a nursing home setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree and a valid RN license in the state. You will collaborate with the medical team, supervise staff during shifts, and participate in care planning while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide full nursing care during your tour of duty.
• Administer routines and policies for nursing home residents.
• Supervise unit nursing personnel and assign duties.
• Maintain patient care quality following physician orders.
• Collaborate with medical staff and participate in care planning.
• Keep patient information confidential and protect privacy.
• Prepare schedules and support supervisor in staffing needs.
• Monitor patient status and document vital signs and progress.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing supervision

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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LPN

Full Time Regular Conway, AR, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1384

Licensed Practical Nurse

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. DO NOT DISCUSS WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES.
• - 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.
• - 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
  • Vital Signs
  • 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.

Requirements

• - Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• - Must possess a valid and current RN license in this state.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify the requirements of this position as necessary.