RN/LPN - Senior Care: FT, WEO, Nights
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title: RN/LPN -
Senior Care: FT, WEO, Nights Reports To: Charge Nurse/Director Job
Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care services that
meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets
the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that
reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and
hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with
physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical
condition, including results of diagnostic studies and
symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to
changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is
able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with
adequate supervision. Demonstrates Competency in the Following
Areas: Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on
all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes
pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Ability to
adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding
pain management. Performs patient care responsibilities considering
needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical
condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates ability to revise
plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment
and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Ability to
perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical
Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate
action on waived tests results. Formulates a teaching plan based on
identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to
level of licensure. Treats patients and their families with respect
and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural,
ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their
families. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Identifies and
addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates
with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital
and post discharge needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles
of growth and development over the life span and the skills
necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population
served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order
to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care
needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a
culture of safety and quality. Coordinates and supervises patient
care. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Communicates
appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and
physicians. Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically
distressful situation. Maintains a good working relationship both
within the department and with other departments. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
RN's - Performs other duties as assigned within the RN scope of
practice. LPN's - Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN
scope of practice. LPN's - Coordinates and supervises patient care
under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Requirements:
Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is
neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains
regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local
regulations and accrediting organization standards. Maintains and
ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on
time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears
identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system
correctly. Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
Attends 12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns monthly
staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive
and professional manner. Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of
the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Regulatory Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. RN's - Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within
state of Arkansas. LPN's - Current LPN licensure within the state
of Arkansas. Current BLS certification. Language Skills: • Able to
communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. •
Additional languages preferred. Skills: • Basic computer knowledge.
Physical Demands: • Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication,
changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure
to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up
to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. • This position is
a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the
Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means
any position in which a person performing the position while under
the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or
safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the
fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening
procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials,
controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention
while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or
death. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
position without compromising patient care.
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