admit, transfer and discharge patientsAdmit, transfer, and discharge patients as required.
Day to day
review discharge plansPeriodically review the patient’s written discharge plan.
Day to day
plan department services with nursing and support staffMeet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs,
Day to day
make sure nursing staff follow the Nursing Service Procedures ManualEnsure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Day to day
quality assurance programParticipate in the maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the
Day to day
facility surveys by government agenciesParticipate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by
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Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Ready to Join? Click “Apply” or Call Us at 870-932-3271!
If you thrive in fast-moving environments and know how to lead with both strength and compassion, we want to meet you.
Before You Apply!
Are you able to pass a criminal background check?
Do you have experience in an LPN/RN role?
Do you have genuine compassion for resident care?
Your Responsibilities
Provide skilled nursing care to residents
Document residents' health changes and inform the medical team
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other patient services to ensure the continuity of the patients’ total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting
and other duties as per your supervisors request
Perks of Joining Our Team
401(k) Plan
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Ready to Join? Click “Apply” or Call Us at 870-932-3271! Participate in maintaining written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department during our night shift.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the
operation of the nursing service department.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other patient services to ensure the continuity of the patients’ total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by
Periodically review the patient’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the patient’s
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the patient’s discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, patients, visitors, and government
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting.
Neighborhoods+Valley View, situated primarily south of Interstate 555, is recognized for upscale subdivisions, the RidgePointe Country Club golf community, and proximity to regional amenities, standing as the city's premier residential district. The Hilltop area on the northeast edge along Highway 49 represents the fastest-growing corridor with contemporary housing and easy access toward Brookland. Closer to Arkansas State University, rental neighborhoods cater heavily to students and young healthcare staff, while central districts like Rankins Oak Forest offer established mid-century homes and the historic West Washington Avenue district showcases vintage architectural charm.
Valley View, situated primarily south of Interstate 555, is recognized for upscale subdivisions, the RidgePointe Country Club golf community, and proximity to regional amenities, standing as the city's premier residential district. The Hilltop area on the northeast edge along Highway 49 represents the fastest-growing corridor with contemporary housing and easy access toward Brookland.
Closer to Arkansas State University, rental neighborhoods cater heavily to students and young healthcare staff, while central districts like Rankins Oak Forest offer established mid-century homes and the historic West Washington Avenue district showcases vintage architectural charm.
Getting around+Jonesboro features an exceptionally drivable layout with typical commute times averaging around 15 minutes across the city. Primary vehicular arteries include Interstate 555, Red Wolf Boulevard, and Highway 49, which connect residential subdivisions directly to regional medical centers and university complexes. Public transit options remain quite limited, making personal vehicle ownership virtually mandatory for shift workers commuting at odd hours.
Jonesboro features an exceptionally drivable layout with typical commute times averaging around 15 minutes across the city. Primary vehicular arteries include Interstate 555, Red Wolf Boulevard, and Highway 49, which connect residential subdivisions directly to regional medical centers and university complexes.
Public transit options remain quite limited, making personal vehicle ownership virtually mandatory for shift workers commuting at odd hours.
Outdoors+Jonesboro sits atop the distinct geological formation of Crowley's Ridge, offering unique outdoor access anchored by Craighead Forest Park with its 60-acre fishing lake, disc golf course, mountain biking routes, ATV trails, and hiking paths. The Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center spans 160 acres of protected woodland with interactive indoor exhibits, a butterfly garden, and observation decks. A short 15-minute drive from town leads to Lake Frierson State Park for quiet paddling and fishing, while nearby Crowley's Ridge State Park provides Civilian Conservation Corps stone trails and rustic picnic grounds.
Jonesboro sits atop the distinct geological formation of Crowley's Ridge, offering unique outdoor access anchored by Craighead Forest Park with its 60-acre fishing lake, disc golf course, mountain biking routes, ATV trails, and hiking paths. The Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center spans 160 acres of protected woodland with interactive indoor exhibits, a butterfly garden, and observation decks.
A short 15-minute drive from town leads to Lake Frierson State Park for quiet paddling and fishing, while nearby Crowley's Ridge State Park provides Civilian Conservation Corps stone trails and rustic picnic grounds.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Jonesboro
Jonesboro functions as the vibrant healthcare, commercial, and educational capital of Northeast Arkansas, perched atop the unique elevated topography of Crowley's Ridge. For relocating nurses, the city provides an easy commute, where travel times rarely exceed fifteen minutes via Interstate 555 and Red Wolf Boulevard. Daily life is energized by Arkansas State University's Red Wolves athletic events and cultural venues like the Fowler Center, while outdoor enthusiasts frequent Craighead Forest Park for lakeside trail runs, disc golf, and mountain biking. Housing spans from energetic off-campus apartments near A-State to mid-century homes in Rankins Oak Forest and upscale subdivisions across the prized Valley View district. Shift workers must navigate practical tradeoffs: public transportation is virtually nonexistent, summer months bring sticky humidity and heavy mosquitoes, and key corridors experience noticeable peak-hour traffic. However, with Memphis roughly an hour away for metropolitan weekends and a genuine small-town hospitality anchoring local neighborhoods, Jonesboro offers nurses an accessible, supportive base with comprehensive regional amenities.
