LPN (El Dorado, AR)

University of Arkansas System • El Dorado, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado, AR! This is your chance to make a real difference by providing personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a vibrant, supportive environment where innovation and patient-centered approaches thrive.

Requirements

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.
• Current and valid LPN license by the State of Arkansas and a Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience or will consider a new grad with a current license and one year of previous medical experience (MA, PCT, CNA).
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must have strong organizational skills and computer knowledge.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping
• Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling

Nice To Haves

• Immunization experience.
• CPR certification.
• Ambulatory experience.
• EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Process - Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic. Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association, (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing, (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Helps develop patient’s Plan of Care, (POC), per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
• Nursing Ethics- Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles on the ANA. Practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every patient without restrictions or prejudice. Demonstrates a commitment to patients and families by being an advocate who continually strives to preserve the rights of the patient while providing safe, competent care. Accountable for individual practice and ensures that optimum care is given at all times. Preserves integrity and safety, maintains competence and continues to grow professionally. Effectively utilizes resources for resolving ethical dilemmas.
• Education/EBP/Research /QI - Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices. Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff. Provides effective patient/family education.
• Communication/Collaboration - Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary and Patient and Family Centered Care. Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders. Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record. Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
• Leadership - Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties. Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees. Participates in recruitment/retention of staff. Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards. Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job descriptions, scope of practice and individual level of education and training.
• Professional Practice - Participates in unit/department based organizational activities/committees such as the Professional Nursing Organization (PNO) Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development and growth. Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards. Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance. Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice/responsibility.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED