Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 58,741,000 - 73,354,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Little Rock seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time role runs 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

on Thursday through Sunday, with duties under RN supervision to provide safe, effective patient care. The ideal candidate will hold an Arkansas ASBN license, have completed an approved nursing program, and be prepared to collect patient data, participate in care planning, and administer medications.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
• Completion of an approved program per state's requirements.
• Entry level – no prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient/family data to inform care planning and communicate observations to health team members.
• Contribute to the patient plan of care based on clinical and educational needs.
• Plan, prioritize and organize patient care tasks to ensure efficient care delivery.
• Complete routine patient care tasks and medication administration under supervision.
• Reassess and adjust the plan of care in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of an approved nursing program (state requirements)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC015010 Emergency Department

Summary

Emergency Department, Full Time, 9a-6p, Th/Fri/Sat/Sun

Salary

Most new hires start between $20.50-$25.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collects patient/family information that assists the Registered Nurse in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The LPN provides safe, effective care for assigned patients with the assistance and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Required Education

Completion of an approved program per state's requirements.

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience Not Required.

Required Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)

Description

• Collects patient/family data to facilitate the identification of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs and communicate data and observations to health team members.
• Contributes to patient plan of care based on clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs while recognizing when to resource other health team members.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks to ensure time and resource utilization.
• Completes routine patient care tasks and medication administration in a sage, efficient and timely manner but recognizing and intervening in emergency situations.
• Individualizes nursing interventions to meet identified needs and modifies interventions when the needs of the patient or family change.
• Reassesses and modifies patient plan of care in collaboration with the registered nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.