LPN (UAMS FMC Fort Smith)
Summary of Job Duties
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at UAMS Fort Smith Family Medical Center. This position plays a vital role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a select group of patients. This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in family medicine, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
- One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing.
- Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge and technique.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
- Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
- Attention to communication, oral, written, and persuasive.
- Must be able to build collaborative relationships.
- Possess personal credibility.
- Ability to make independent judgments that have highly significant impacts on the organization.
- Ability to provide motivational support to the area of responsibility.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
- General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care.
- Associates Degree in Nursing.
- Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager.
- PCMH experience and care management experience.
Additional Information
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct patient care within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, UAMS policies, procedures, and standards.
- Accountable for adhering to UAMS care guidelines.
- Observe patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Provide basic care and treatment of patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids.
- Measure and record the patient’s vital signs.
- Absorb patients, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed.
- Supervise nurses’ aides and assistants.
- Answer the patient’s call and determine how to assist them.
- Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Clean rooms and make beds.
- Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
- Record food and fluid intake and output.
- Models the Core Values of UAMS – Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
- Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
This position will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
- List of five Professional References (name, email, business title)
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity
- Frequent Physical Activity
- Occasional Physical Activity