Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, PRN, Behavioral Health
About The Position
Under the direct supervision and delegation of the RN, the LPN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of gathering patient data for assessment, identification of nursing problems, implementation and evaluation. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as a resource nurse when oriented and so directed. Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values. Applies knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current Arkansas licensure as a licensed practical nurse
- Competency and knowledge of licensed practical nursing skills
- Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care
- Ability to assist with lifting and moving patients
- Ability to push carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment
- Ability to lift or push up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend over to perform certain duties
- Ability to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies
- Visual and auditory skills for interpretation of environmental input
- Writing and computer entry skills
- Ability to wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as needed
Nice To Haves
- Individualized orientation period of no less than 2 weeks and generally no greater than 3 months
Responsibilities
- Administering treatments and medication
- Collecting patient data relevant to the plan of care/problem list
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers
- Providing education to patients and/or significant others
- Gathering patient data for assessment
- Identification of nursing problems
- Implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Serving as a resource nurse when oriented and so directed
- Applying knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care
- Contributing to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
