LPN - 1 EAST B- OBSERVATION/OUTPATIENT

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide direct and/or indirect patient care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital.

Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient condition, treatments, and care given.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in applying practical nursing skills.
• Experience with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks listed for this role.
• Safety-conscious, with understanding of safety-sensitive positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Document patient condition, treatments and care provided.

Skills

Practical Nursing Skills

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Education

Approved Practical Nurse Program

Job description

• Skill and proficiency in applying the technical skills of practical nursing. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of an approved Practical Nurse Program. Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patient’s age as acquired through formal education course work. Current licensure or permit as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas. Meets minimum standard set for pharmacy exam.
• Experience
• Knowledge of hospital policies\procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as acquired through orientation.
• Physical
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors and water. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.
• JOB SUMMARY
• Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, responsible for providing direct and\or indirect patient care. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient condition, treatments, and care given.