Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Fox Ridge North Little Rock is long-term care.
Posted Sep 17
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Assisted Living Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.Assisted Living and retirement residents
- License
- LPN license Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.currently licensed to practice per state
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- currently licensed to practice per state Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
- Certification
- CPR certified within 90 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 90 days of hire CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
- Experience
- geriatric field Work experience in the geriatric field
- Also asks
- Ability to communicate well and in writing Ability to communicate well and in writing.
- Also asks
- Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
- Also asks
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
- Also asks
- Strong organizational skills Strong organizational skills.
- Also asks
- Must be able to work under pressure at times Must be able to work under pressure at times.
- Also asks
- Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
- Also asks
- Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality.
- Also asks
- Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
- Also asks
- Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits
- BenefitsCompany-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary DisabilityCompany-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- BenefitsPaid Time off and HolidaysPaid Time off and Holidays
- Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings Plan401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
More benefits (6)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Assist in the orientation of new staff.
- Day to day
- Supervise HHAs, CNAs, and facility staff Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
- Day to day
- Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living and retirement residents Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
- Day to day
- Observe and report patient symptoms and conditions to DOW, Delegating RN, or Physician Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
- Day to day
- Administer medications and treatments per doctor's orders Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
- Day to day
- Inform DOW when supplies and equipment are needed Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
- Day to day
- Order medication from pharmacy when needed Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
- Day to day
- Supervise Home Health Aide Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
- Day to day
- Administer emergency first aid Administers emergency first aid.
- Day to day
- Ensure daily assignments and documentation are carried out Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out.
- Day to day
- Make daily rounds of all patients and area Make daily rounds of all patients and area.
- Day to day
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse's station, med room and cart Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
- Day to day
- Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
- Day to day
- Check equipment for cleanliness and condition Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
- Day to day
- Provide guidance for nursing assistants Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
- Day to day
- Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
- Day to day
- Carry out duties and responsibilities for assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility
- Details
- May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- Details
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.
The workplace
You'd be crossing the Arkansas River or staying on the north bank; local commutes average under twenty minutes.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Fox Ridge North Little Rock’s careers page.
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Fox Ridge NLR located in North Little Rock, Arkansas is now a part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family! Apply today to join our amazing team!
As a certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
AgeWell Solvere Living is proudly an E. O. E. and a Drug Free Workplace.
Job Summary
Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness. Supervise and monitor nursing staff to obtain highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties. Accountable to Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
- Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
- Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R. N./Physician.
- Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
- Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
- Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
- Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
- Administers emergency first aid.
- Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out. Re: Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
- Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff.
- Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
- Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
- Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
- Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
- Perform related work as required per assignment. Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility
Note
The above duties include many of the tasks for LPN. At times it may be necessary to perform other duties as requested by the Director of Wellness. Refusal to perform any task as directed by leadership will be cause for disciplinary action.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
- Work experience in the geriatric field
- Ability to communicate well and in writing.
- Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to work under pressure at times.
- Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
- Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality. Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
- Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
- CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.
What's around it?
North Little Rock, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,069/mo
- Household income
- $52,707/yr, all local households, not nurse pay