LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Weekend On-Call

Pleasant Hill Senior Services is seeking a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide on-call coverage for our residents over the weekend. This unique role is primarily focused on telephone triage and medication approvals, with on-site visits for urgent needs such as falls, dressing changes, and changes in condition.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Call Coverage (Phone)
  • Respond promptly to calls from staff and/or families regarding resident needs from Friday 5:00 PM to Monday 8:00 AM.
  • Provide clinical guidance and approve routine and PRN (as needed) medications per standing orders and agency protocols.
  • Triage symptoms or concerns over the phone and determine appropriate next steps (home care, urgent visit, or emergency services).
• In-Person Visits (Fri., Sat & Sun, and as needed)
  • Conduct on-site visits for urgent or emergent resident needs, including but not limited to: falls or suspected injury, dressing changes and basic wound care, sudden or significant changes in condition (breathing changes, mental status changes, uncontrolled pain), death.
  • Perform focused assessments, interventions within LPN scope of practice, and notify the on-call RN or provider as necessary.
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and communications in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
• Communication & Coordination
  • Communicate changes in condition and weekend events to the interdisciplinary team and/or primary nurse to ensure continuity of care.
  • Collaborate with on-call providers, pharmacists, and families as needed.
  • Escalate concerns appropriately and follow Pleasant Hill Senior Services policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arkansas
• Experience in senior care, assisted living, home health, or long-term care strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills, especially over the phone.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and make sound decisions within LPN scope of practice.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to residents' locations for urgent weekend visits.
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Role Details

• On-call role covering Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 8:00 AM each weekend or rotating weekends.
• Majority of work is telephone-based, with only essential in-person visits.
• Compensation: hourly and on-call pay.
• Reports to: Director