LPN PHC IHA

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health system seeks an LPN for Parkway Health Center to document admission and ongoing resident data accurately and report findings promptly to the RN and physician. The role involves administering medications per physician orders, following policy, and contributing to the plan of care.

The LPN will maintain a clean, safe environment, assist with tests and consults, and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants while prioritizing resident comfort and safety in a geriatric setting.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Arkansas Practical Nurse License.
• Experience with geriatric care.
• Ability to administer medications per policy and physician orders.
• Strong teamwork and communication with RNs and CNAs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document admission and resident data with accuracy.
• Administer medications safely according to physician orders.
• Implement plan of care under RN and physician direction.
• Supervise care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment per unit standards.

Skills

LPN license

Geriatric care

Medication administration

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

Arkansas Practical Nurse License

Job description

LPN PHC IHA

| Nursing | Job ID:

65094

Parkway Health Center

Nursing

Daily Base PRN

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Job Details

Department: Nursing

Shift: PRN

Working Hours: 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:

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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