LPN (Fayetteville)

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Fayetteville Family Medical Center. The role involves providing direct patient care, administering medications, and supporting a Registered Nurse. Candidates should hold a current Arkansas LPN license and have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Comprehensive benefits are offered for eligible positions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement with matched contributions

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of work experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under Registered Nurse's supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications and intravenous fluids.
• Observe and report patient conditions.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Patient advocacy

Attention to communication

Customer service orientation

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Associates Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/06/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Department: REP | CS NWA Fayetteville

Summary of Job Duties: This position is located at UAMS Fayetteville Family Medical Center. The LPN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Associates Degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing
• Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and technique.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required
• Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
• Attention to communication, oral, written, and persuasive.
• Must be able to build collaborative relationships.
• Possess personal credibility.
• Ability to make independent judgments that have highly significant impacts on the organization.
• Ability to provide motivational support to the area of responsibility.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
• General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care.
• Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager.
• PCMH experience and care management experience.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct patient care within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, UAMS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Accountable for adhering to UAMS care guidelines.
• Observe patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.
• Provide basic care and treatment of patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids.
• Measure and record the patient’s vital signs.
• Assist patients in standing, walking, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed.
• Supervise nurses’ aides and assistants.
• Answer the patient’s call and determine how to assist them.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Clean rooms and make beds.
• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Record food and fluid intake and output.
• Models the Core Values of UAMS – Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate, Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).