What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Night Shift 7p-7a position at Pine Bluff Transitional Care?
- 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
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $29
