Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collects patient and family information to assist the Registered Nurse with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The LPN provides safe and effective care to assigned patients with assistance and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a full-time Emergency Department position scheduled 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccination. This safety-sensitive position cannot be filled by a candidate who currently uses medical marijuana.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved program in accordance with state requirements.
• Licensed Practical Nurse credential from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
• Experience is not required; the role is entry level.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient and family data to help identify clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs, and communicate observations to health team members.
• Contribute to the patient plan of care based on identified needs and recognize when other health team members should be consulted.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize patient care tasks to use time and resources effectively.
• Complete routine patient care tasks and administer medications safely, efficiently, and on time; recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Individualize nursing interventions to meet identified needs and modify interventions when patient or family needs change.
• Reassess and modify the patient plan of care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed