LPN II Complex Care Clinic

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Growth and Development Clinic. This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, day shift.

The LPN collects patient and family information to support the RN in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, and provides safe, effective nursing under supervision.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved LPN program per state requirements.
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
• 1 year of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient/family data to support assessment and care planning.
• Supports RN in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administers medications and delivers nursing care under supervision.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes patient care tasks to ensure efficiency.
• Reassesses and modifies patient plans with RN input.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives and KPI tracking.
• Participates in recruitment activities and team open houses.
• Aims to improve patient experience and satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Care planning

Medication administration

Team communication

Education

LPN program completion (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:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC015137 Growth and Development Clinic

Summary:

Full-time. Monday - Friday. 8:30am - 5pm.

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.

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

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

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. 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. Participate in quality and safety initiatives, i.e. HAC groups, QAPI, KPI, Top 10 list

8. Participate in recruitment activities- interview team, open house, marketing.

9. Patient experience- formulates plans and implements changes to improve satisfaction.