Nurse LPN/RN 3-11

Central Arkansas Assisted Living Community

Nurse LPN/RN 3-11

Cabot, AR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an LPN/RN to join our team! You will spend your time caring for our aging patients, administering medication, and following care orders. You will also work closely with other nurses and nursing assistants, offering support and guidance, making rounds with doctors as needed, and being a supportive, helpful presence to our patients. The ideal candidate has experience working with an older population, has all the required licensing in the state, and works well independently as well as within a team environment.

    Responsibilities

    Make rounds to check on each patient assigned, assessing current well-being and making notes on issues as needed

    Administer prescribed medications as directed

    Make rounds with physicians as needed, offering personal experience with the patient and taking care notes

    Assisting other nurses or nursing assistants as needed to keep the shift moving and provide excellent care

    Being a positive, supportive presence to our aging patients

    Qualifications

    Active, valid nursing license within the state

    Experience in senior resident services preferred

    Experience in staff supervision

    Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)

    Demonstrates effective time management skills

    Comfortability working independently and within a team and accept constructive criticism

    The ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    Physical Demands

    This position is classified as HEAVY, requiring exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift/move objects

    Constant standing and walking, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching

    Ability to remain calm under stress

    Able to carry out essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodations) without posting specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others

    Administrative Duties/Staff Management

    Assist in answering and forwarding incoming calls

    Greet and assist visitors

    Plan and carry out special duties or projects as assigned