Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) III

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collects patient/family information that assists the Registered Nurse in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The LPN provides safe, effective care for assigned patients with the assistance and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient/family data to facilitate the identification of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs and communicates data and observations to health team members.
• Contributes to the patient plan of care based on clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs while recognizing when to resource other health team members.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes patient care tasks to ensure time and resource utilization.
• Completes routine patient care tasks and medication administration in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, recognizing and intervening in emergency situations.
• Individualizes nursing interventions to meet identified needs and modifies interventions when the needs of the patient or family change.
• Reassesses and modifies the patient plan of care in collaboration with the registered nurse.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives, i.e., HAC groups, QAPI, KPI, Top 10 list.
• Participates in recruitment activities - interview team, open house, marketing.
• Formulates plans and implements changes to improve patient satisfaction.
• Precepts new employees and serves as a clinical coach.
• Participates in the development and revision of pathways/policies/procedures.
• Acts as a clinical expert and nursing leader for support staff.
• Participates in research/QI activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program per state's requirements (Required Education)
• Related Field - 3 years of experience (Required Work Experience)
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) (Required Certification)

Pay

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Four days a week, full-time.

Note: This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.