Job Description

Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education and notifies family on condition changes; Updates plan of care when needed and observes and documents observations and care given to the residents; Assists geriatric patients in Long Term Care (LTC); Collect samples for lab testing as assigned; Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents and provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations; Provide emotional and psychological support when needed; Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc; Long-term care nurses also often assist patients with the tasks of their daily lives, including feeding, dressing, using the toilet and bathing; Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks; Record a patient's medical history accurately; Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts; Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc; Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc; Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License required or compact license;

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

Medical knowledge Patience Compassion Kindness Critical thinking skills Knowledge of infection control practices Stamina and physical endurance Observational skills Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules Communication skills Leadership Empathy
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person