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in North Little Rock, AR
Licensed Practical Nurse-Part Time
•6 days ago
Estimated Pay | $23 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | North Little Rock, Arkansas |
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Job Description
Job Description
Description:
LPN-Float Pool
I. Job Summary / Job Purpose (Safety-Sensitive Position)
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, Licensed Practical Nurse - functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
II. Key Responsibilities
- Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
- May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
- Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
- Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.
- Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
V. Job Requirements / Qualificationsa. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program required.
- Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Must have additional specialty certifications (if applicable).
b. Experience (required and preferred):
- 1-3 years Practical experience in a clinic or hospital setting
VI. Disclaimers
- This job description reflects EngageMEDs assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.