Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) III

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Oak Grove (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Primary Care Clinic. The LPN collects patient/family information, assists the RN with assessment, planning, and care delivery.

You will perform routine nursing tasks, administer medications, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. Required state LPN license and 3 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program per state's requirements.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license with Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient/family data to inform clinical needs and communicate with the health team.
• Contributes to the patient plan of care based on identified needs.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks for efficient delivery.
• Performs routine nursing tasks and medication administration under RN supervision.
• Assists in modifying care plans as patient needs change.
• Collaborates with RN to reassess and revise the plan of care.
• Supports quality and safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in recruitment activities and patient experience improvements.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Data collection

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - 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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:Please see job description for details.Time Type:Full timeDepartment:CC095904 Primary Care ClinicSummary:Salary:Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 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.Recommended Education:Required Work Experience:Related Field - 3 years of experienceRecommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)Recommended Certifications:Description1. Collects patient/family data to facilitate the identification of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs and communicate data and observations to health team members.2. Contributes to patient plan of care based on clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs while recognizing when to resource other health team members.3. Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks to ensure time and resource utilization.4. Completes routine patient care tasks and medication administration in a sage, efficient and timely manner but recognizing and intervening in emergency situations.5. Individualizes nursing interventions to meet identified needs and modifies interventions when the needs of the patient or family change.6. Reassesses and modifies patient plan of care in collaboration with the registered nurse.7. Participates in quality and safety initiatives, i.e. HAC groups, QAPI, KPI, Top 10 list.8. Participates in recruitment activities - interview team, open house, marketing.9. Patient experience - formulates plans and implements changes to improve satisfaction.10. Precepts new employees and is a clinical coach.11. Participates in the development and revision of pathways/policies/procedures.12. Clinical expert and nursing leader for support staff. Participates in research/ QI activities.13. Performs other duties as assigned.