LPN PHC IHA

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its geriatric care team. The LPN will carefully collect admission and ongoing resident data, report abnormalities to the RN and Physician, and administer medications according to orders and policy.

The role includes implementing the care plan and supervising CNAs, while maintaining a safe, clean care environment. Responsibilities also include coordinating physician consults and tests per protocol, prioritizing tasks, and

Qualifications

• Maintain a current Arkansas Practical Nurse License and active practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge in geriatric nursing care and safety.
• Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document admission and ongoing resident data with accuracy.
• Administer medications per physician orders and policies.
• Implement the plan of care as directed by RN/Physician.
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and ensure safe care.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and manage physician tests per protocol.

Skills

Geriatric care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

Arkansas Practical Nurse License

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Parkway Health Center collects and documents admission and ongoing resident data with accuracy, reporting unusual findings to the RN and Physician in a timely manner. This role performs procedures and treatments according to Physician orders, accurately and safely administering medications in accordance with policy and procedure. The LPN implements the plan of care as directed by the RN and Physician, receiving and implementing orders accurately and on time. Additionally, the LPN ensures a clean and safe environment according to unit standards and manages Physician consults and tests per protocol. They offer immediate assistance to residents and consistently perform essential LPN skills, such as feeding tube care, foley catheter insertion, blood sugar checks, pulse oximetry, injections, and other unit specific skills as assigned. Finally, the LPN supervises the care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants.

Other information:

• 1. Maintain a current and unencumbered Arkansas Practical Nurse License.
• 2. Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice and in geriatric care.
• 3. Long term care experience preferred but not required.
• 4. Meets attendance policy and enhances team effectiveness.
• 5. Works as a team player, supporting and assisting the team.
• 6. Problem solves and identifies areas of concern in the work area and develops solutions.
• 7. Able to prioritize work load and complete in a timely manner.
• 8. Caring and able to work with geriatric clients and their family.
• 9. Ability to operate frequently used equipment, such as: telephone, stethoscope, thermometer, weight scales, blood pressure cuff, blood sugar checks, mechanical lifts, emergency equipment, wheel chairs, geri-chairs, bladder scans and any other unit specific equipment.

This job will be authorized0.01 hours bi-weekly.

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