LPN: Orthopedics

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Computer literacy training

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under direction, delivering compassionate care that respects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. The role involves collecting patient data, assisting planning and implementing care, administering medications, and supporting patient education while contributing to healthcare delivery improvements.

This position emphasizes collaboration with the health team and ongoing professional development through

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy required.
• LPN licensure required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

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.

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; LPN