RN /LPN - Weekends

Twin Lakes Therapy and Living (Flippin AR) is building our family of passionate professionals. We are seeking those who possess patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm with all personnel, residents and their families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Offering truly competitive wages, benefits, PTO, insurance after 60 days.

Twin Lakes Therapy and Living (Flippin AR) is seeking a Weekend RN/LPN to join our team.

The primary purpose of the Nursing Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your scheduled shifts. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Nursing Care Functions

• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Ensure that attending physicians record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations.
• Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
• Consult with the patient, his/her family, and the patient’s physician in planning the patient’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• Notify the patient’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the patient’s condition.
• Visit patients on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the patient’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the patient’s wishes.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
• Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
• Keep the Director informed of the status of patients and other related matters through written/oral reports.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill patients.
• Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Ensure that patients who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Meet with patients, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged patients as necessary.
• Inform family members of the death of the patient.
• Call funeral homes when requested by the family.

Twin Lakes Therapy and Living is an EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person