LPN PHC IHA

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Parkway Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Nursing department on a PRN basis. The role involves collecting resident data, reporting findings to the RN and Physician, and administering medications according to orders.

The LPN supports the plan of care and supervises CNAs while maintaining a clean, safe care environment. Responsibilities include performing unit-specific skills for geriatric residents, prioritizing tasks, and collaborating with the care team to

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas Practical Nurse License (unencumbered).
• Knowledgeable in geriatric nursing care and relevant policy.
• Maintains competency in nursing practice and geriatric care.
• Long term care experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attendance and reliability; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document admission and ongoing resident data with accuracy.
• Report unusual findings to RN and Physician promptly.
• Administer medications accurately per physician orders and policy.
• Implement plan of care directed by RN/Physician; execute orders timely.
• Supervise CNAs and ensure a clean, safe environment on unit.
• Assist residents; perform unit-specific skills as assigned.

Skills

LPN

Geriatric care

Team player

Prioritization

Education

Arkansas Practical Nurse License

Job description

Parkway Health Center

Department: Nursing

Shift: PRN

Working Hours: PRN

Daily Base PRN

Summary

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

• Maintain a current and unencumbered Arkansas Practical Nurse License.
• Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice and in geriatric care.
• Long term care experience preferred but not required.
• Meets attendance policy and enhances team effectiveness.
• Works as a team player, supporting and assisting the team.
• Problem solves and identifies areas of concern in the work area and develops solutions.
• Able to prioritize work load and complete in a timely manner.
• Caring and able to work with geriatric clients and their family.
• 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 authorized 0.01 hours bi-weekly.

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