Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift

The Blossoms; Star City (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms in Arkansas is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our long-term care team. You will perform rounds to observe residents' physical, emotional and social needs, prepare medication charts, and administer treatments under nursing supervision.

You will consult with physicians and communicate with the director of nursing and staff. Must hold a valid Arkansas LPN license (or a compact license) and have minimum 2 years in long-term care, with excellent communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and licensed in Arkansas or have a compact license.
• Long term care nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a long term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and evaluate residents' physical, emotional and social needs during rounds.
• Prepare and administer medication charts as required.
• Administer treatments as directed by physicians.
• Consult with physicians regarding patient care.
• Communicate with director of nursing and staff regarding patient status.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

7p to 7a Shift Available

Come Join Our Team!!

This position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for making rounds to observe and evaluate physical, emotional and social needs of residents
• Prepares and administers medications charts as required
• Administers treatments
• Consults with physicians
• Communicates with director of nursing and staff

Job Requirements

• Long term care experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing in a long term care environment
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed in Arkansas or hold a compace license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills

provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.