LPN: Newport

Baptist; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is hiring for a patient care role in Newport, Arkansas. The position requires an LPN and includes responsibilities such as collecting patient data, implementing care plans, administering medications, and participating in educational activities. Candidates must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This is an essential role focusing on providing a caring and supportive environment for patients, ensuring their autonomy and dignity are preserved.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Accountable for actions under provided direction.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Administers medication as prescribed.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

LPN

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides patient care as directed and is accountable for own actions under provided direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Special Skills – Minimum Required

• Computer Literacy

Licensure – Minimum Required

• BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; LPN