LPN-PRN

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN RUSSELLVILLE, AR The licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for the elderly in a gentle and empathetic manner. Benefits You May Be Eligible For Paid Time Off Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, critical illness, accident, employee assistance program) 401(k) Flexible Scheduling Holiday pay incentives Training and tuition reimbursement Responsibilities and Duties Coordinates the nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing care to the resident. Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties. Provides safe and accurate medication related interventions to residents. Administers and documents medications and treatments according to each resident’s medication schedule using current standards of medication pass technique. Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administers same. Provides treatments per the physician order including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, tracheostomy care, etc. Orders and receives medications from the pharmacy. Conducts an accurate accounting of all narcotics, signing for count and exchange of keys to medication carts and medication room. Promptly responds to resident requests for pain intervention and documents such in the resident record. Accurately transcribes and coordinates the implementation of physician orders. Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents. Notifies the physician of changes in status and promptly implements and documents new orders. Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made. Reports staff shortages to nursing management. Participates and communicates employee actions that may result in reward or discipline. Qualifications and Skills Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired. Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing. Prefer 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting. Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records Preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr