SBBH- LPN - CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare seeks a Practical Nurse to provide direct and/or indirect patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting. This role involves assisting with assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, and documenting conditions and treatments.

Prerequisites include completion of an approved Practical Nurse Program and current Arkansas licensure. The position requires adherence to hospital policies and readiness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Skill and proficiency in applying the technical skills of practical nursing, acquired through completion of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
• Knowledge of human growth and development for assessment and care appropriate to patient age.
• Current licensure or permit as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas; meets minimum standards for pharmacy exam.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, responsible for providing direct and/or indirect patient care; documents patient condition, treatments and care given.

Skills

Practical nursing

Patient assessment

Education

Practical Nurse Program

Arkansas licensure

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Required
  • 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.