LPN - Colonel Glenn Orthopaedics Clinic

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a specifically trained member of the clinic team who supports the ongoing delivery of care as identified by the multi-disciplinary scope of practice. The LPN works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and collaborates with individual patients, their families, and providers of care to implement individual health plans. This LPN position is assigned to a physician for clerical, administrative, and technical assistance, serving as a liaison to patients and community programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Valid LPN License
Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and registered nurses with providing basic, direct patient assessment.
Performs intake exams and health screenings, monitors vital signs, collects various swabs and specimens, and administers diagnostic tests.
Develop, communicate, and implement patient treatment plans by evaluating patient well-being, reporting any needs to medical staff, and explaining treatments and procedures.
Provides high standard of care and customer service to patients and families.
Ensures comfort and well-being of patients by performing care activities, such as feeding patients, changing dressings and bandages of wounds, and transporting patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
Maintains organized medical records and fulfills records requests.
Participate in ad hoc research projects to improve performance management and patient care.
Performs other duties as requested.