Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Assured and Associates; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured and Associates is seeking a dedicated LPN for home health nursing in Texarkana, Arkansas. The role involves skilled nursing visits, reporting on patient conditions, and assisting with medications.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid LPN license, CPR/First Aid certification, and have negative TB test results. A strong focus on patient confidentiality and professionalism is expected.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• CPR/First Aid certification up to date.
• Negative TB test results.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician continuously.
• Prepare visit/shift reports and update patient records.
• Assist with prescribed medications for patients.
• Take vital signs as prescribed.

Education

High School Diploma

Current LPN license

CPR/First Aid certification

TB Test Results

Job description

This statement sets forth the basic tasks and duties of the job, however it is not intended to provide a detailed description of all functions that may be required to perform the job satisfactorily.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
• Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician on a continuous basis
• Prepare visit/shift reports and updates/summarizes patient records
• Assist with prescribed medications for patients
• Take vital signs as prescribed
• May record and restock medication inventories
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor
• Keep the supervisor informed of supply needs
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ personal care information
• To act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and residents in the community
• Attendance on the job as scheduled

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Holds a current license in good standing as a LPN in the state of practice
• CPR/First Aid
• TB Test Results