Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, FT, $2000 sign-on-bonus

Unity Health•Cabot, AR

7h•$2,000•Onsite

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
Demonstrates competency and knowledge of licensed practical nursing skills
Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care
Administering treatments and medication
Collection of patient data relevant to the plan of care/problem list
Collaborating with other healthcare providers
Providing education to patients and/or significant others
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
Significant amount of writing and computer entry
Trips to various departments will be required

Nice To Haves

Individualized orientation period of no less than 2 weeks and generally no greater than 3 months

Responsibilities

Gathering patient data for assessment
Identification of nursing problems
Implementation and evaluation of patient care
Collaborating with other professional disciplines
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