Licensed Practical Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, hands-on patient care in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The role involves patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, supporting clinical procedures, and documenting care in EHRs while educating patients and families for informed care decisions.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and medication administration skills.
• Competence with EHR documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical standards.
• Assist with procedures and coordinate with the care team.
• Document patient care accurately using EHR systems.
• Educate patients and families and support informed care decisions.
• Promote safety, infection control, and quality care.
• Contribute to individualized care plans with RNs, physicians, and allied staff.

Skills

LPN licensure

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Deliver compassionate, hands-on patient care in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting. Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, and support clinical procedures while ensuring patient safety.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Deliver compassionate, hands-on patient care in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting. Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, and support clinical procedures while ensuring patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and monitor patient conditions
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical standards
• Assist with procedures and coordinate with the care team
• Document patient care accurately using EHR systems
• Educate patients and families and support informed care decisions
• Promote safety, infection control, and quality care
• Contribute to individualized care plans with RNs, physicians, and allied staff

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and medication administration skills
• Competence with EHR documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and patient-centered care