LPN - Colonel Glenn Orthopaedics Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

20h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a specifically trained member of the clinic team who supports ongoing care within the multidisciplinary scope of practice. The LPN works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborates with patients, families, and care providers to implement individual health plans. The position is assigned to a physician to provide clerical, administrative, and technical assistance, and serves as a liaison to patients and community programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Valid LPN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with basic, direct patient assessment.
• Perform intake exams and health screenings; monitor vital signs; collect swabs and specimens; and administer diagnostic tests.
• Develop, communicate, and implement patient treatment plans by evaluating patient well-being, reporting needs to medical staff, and explaining treatments and procedures.
• Provide a high standard of care and customer service to patients and families.
• Support patient comfort and well-being through care activities, including feeding patients, changing wound dressings and bandages, and transporting patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
• Maintain organized medical records and fulfill records requests.
• Participate in ad hoc research projects to improve performance management and patient care.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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