Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Arboroakshc; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arboroakshc in Malvern, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality nursing care during your shift. You will administer routines, supervise nursing staff on the unit, ensure care aligns with physician orders, and protect patient confidentiality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to nursing plans, and ongoing collaboration with the supervisor to develop and implement patient care plans. A nursing degree and an active RN license in the state are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing functions during shift.
• Administer nursing home routines and policies.
• Ensure all personnel on the unit function to maximum capacity.
• Maintain highest quality of patient care per physician's orders.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Supervise NA, ward clerk & feeders.
• On duty orientation for licensed personnel.
• Coordinate with supervisor to plan nursing care for each patient.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient confidentiality

Team supervision

Medical charting

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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LPN

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1411

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.
• 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
  • 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.