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Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Company: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Location:
Pulaski or Saline, Arkansas
- Salary: $29,000 - $49,000
- Category: Healthcare / Nursing
- Date Posted: 05/16/2012
- Region: Arkansas-Little Rock
- Travel Required: 1-10%
- Security Clearance: No
- Work Type: Full-Time
- Company Type: Government
- Contact: DHS Recruiting
- Contact Phone: (501) 682-1001
Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing activities in a nursing facility.
Typical Functions:
Supervises a small to medium-sized nursing staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training employees, scheduling leave time, resolving work problems, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Reviews nurses' report book for medication changes, physician orders, new patients, patient problems, and general instructions. Counts controlled drugs to verify the amount of narcotics on hand and reviews medication cards for changes and dosage amount. Administers medications to patients. Observes and charts patient behavior, condition, and daily activities. Discusses routine activities or personal problems with patients. May instruct and assist patients with personal hygiene and feeding and escort patients to dining and recreational area and appointments. Assists doctors and nursing personnel by taking and recording physician orders, nursing notes, and vital signs. Notifies next shift of each day's events including sick patients, behavioral problems, and new orders. Inventories and orders supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Licensure by the Arkansas State Nursing Board as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with ACA 17-87-304; plus three years of experience providing direct nursing care, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Job Benefits
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.
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