Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type:
On Site

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department: Nursing/Clinical Services
Reports To: Nurse Liaison and Program Administrator
Classification: Non-Exempt

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals receiving services through The Gardens of Arkansas. The LPN is responsible for medication‑related oversight, health monitoring, nursing documentation, coordination of medical services and documentation, staff education, and communication with healthcare providers.

The LPN works closely with the Nurse Liaison, Program Administrator, Clinical Director, APRN, physicians, pharmacy, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), clients, and families to promote continuity of support. This position requires strong organization, sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing compassionate, person‑centered services.

Maintain medication rooms in a clean, secure, organized, and survey‑ready condition.

Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) routinely for accuracy, completion, omissions, and documentation errors.

Ensure medications are properly labeled, stored, secured, and available as ordered.

Verify that medication orders, pharmacy labels, and MARs are consistent.

Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies and prescribing providers regarding missing, discontinued, or changed medications.

Assist with medication reconciliation following hospital visits, emergency room visits, medical appointments, admissions, and discharges.

Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure expired or discontinued medications are disposed of according to company policy.

Report medication errors, missed doses, adverse reactions, and other medication concerns immediately according to established procedures.

Complete medication‑related incident documentation and assist leadership with follow‑up and corrective action when needed.

Provide medication education and competency support to authorized staff within the LPN’s scope of practice and company policy.

Observe and assess clients for changes in physical condition, mental status, behavior, mobility, appetite, sleep, or overall functioning.

Obtain and document vital signs and other health information as ordered or clinically indicated.

Follow provider orders and assist in ensuring recommended treatments, appointments, laboratory work, and follow‑up services are completed.

Respond appropriately to illnesses, injuries, falls, medication concerns, and other health‑related events.

Participate in the development and implementation of health‑related supports for each client.

Respect each client’s dignity, privacy, rights, choices, and personal preferences.

Coordinate medical, dental, and specialty appointments as assigned.

Ensure necessary documentation accompanies the client to appointments.

Review appointment paperwork and provider recommendations upon the client’s return.

Communicate new orders and follow‑up instructions to appropriate staff.

Ensure orders and supporting documents are entered or uploaded into the designated electronic record system.

Work with hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, home health providers, and other community healthcare partners to support continuity of care.

Assist with gathering medical information needed for admissions, discharges, transfers, and service‑plan reviews.

Complete all nursing documentation accurately, objectively, and within required time frames.

Maintain current…