Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, FT, $2,000 sign-on-bonus
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
- 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
- Assisting with lifting and moving patients
- Pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment
- Lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds
- Bending over to perform certain duties
- Maneuvering throughout the halls, stairways and patient rooms
- Visual and auditory skills
- Writing and computer entry
- Trips to various departments
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
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on-bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
