Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Springdale, AR is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time Specialty Clinics position. You will provide frontline nursing care under RN supervision, collecting patient data and contributing to individualized care plans.

The role requires completion of an approved LPN program with an active Arkansas ASBN license and at least 1 year of related experience. Work is in a safety-sensitive, full-time clinic setting with a focus on quality and patient

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved LPN program per state's requirements.
• Current LPN license with Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)
• Minimum 1 year of related field experience

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data to support nursing assessment and plan.
• Contributes to patient plan of care based on identified needs.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks efficiently.
• Performs routine patient care tasks and medication administration under supervision.
• Reassesses and adapts patient plan of care in collaboration with RN.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives and KPI tracking.
• Participates in recruitment activities and open houses.
• Aids in improving patient experience through service improvements.

Education

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

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:

CC095905 Specialty Clinics

Summary:

Specialty Clinic, Full Time, Mon-Fri

Salary:

Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

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:

Related Field - 1 year of experience

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.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives, i.e. HAC groups, QAPI, KPI, Top 10 list
• Participate in recruitment activities- interview team, open house, marketing.
• Patient experience- formulates plans and implements changes to improve satisfaction.