LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
US - Arkansas - Texarkana
January 7, 2025

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Closing Date:
01/04/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

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

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Department:
REP | CS Southwest Texarkana

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:
This position works under supervision to assist the Resident Physician with patient care and procedures. The LPN will prepare patients for clinic visits and work with Resident Physician in clinic to maintain a timely flow of patients. The LPN primary responsibility is to assist patients to rooms, triage of patients, gather medical and health history, chief complaints, and enter all information in the EMR related to the visit. Assist physician with test and procedures, administer medications and vaccines, disseminates educational materials, assesses incoming patients, cleans and stocks exam rooms and supply room area, keeps medical supply inventory, and provides direct patient care under supervision of physician. LPN will also work with Care Managers to best serve the needs of the patients.

This position must be able to perform all duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse and perform other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.
Qualifications:Required:

Current and valid LPN license by the State of Arkansas and Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Required 1 year of clinical nursing experience or will consider new grad with current license and one year of previous medical experience (MA, PCT, CNA)
Must have strong organizational skills and computer knowledge

Preferred:

Ambulatory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong clinical expertise and technique.
Working knowledge of data processing equipment and applications.
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 an area of responsibility.
Strong customer service orientation.

Additional Information:Responsibilities:

Obtains the patient's height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and chief complaint and records the data in the EMR.
Assist Resident Physician with patient assessment, testing and special procedures.
Coordinates ancillary services, referrals, hospitalizations, and services with other agencies.
Assesses Arkansas Department of Health Immunization site every visit to assess patient possible need for immunizations. Nurses will also provide education for all vaccinations based on patient and/or parent need. Nurse will also document all vaccinations administration in the EMR and forward them to the designee to be entered into the state registry.
Disseminates educational materials and renders training to patients related to disease status or prevention.
Provides supportive testing related to patient visits as ordered by the Provider or per standing orders or protocol. (Spirometry, Audiometry, EKG, Vision test, Retinal Exam, Pulse Oximetry, blood glucose check, fluoride treatments, updrafts, ear irrigation, dressing changes, lab and X- ray).
Collects laboratory specimens as ordered by physician.
Assists patients to laboratory and radiology for diagnostic testing.
Sets up equipment for testing or treatment that is to be performed by the Provider.
Assist physicians with procedures, i.e. pelvic exams and minor surgical procedures including but not limited to removal of ingrown toenails, removal of skin lesions and closure of minor lacerations.
Schedule follow up appointments as ordered by the Provider or per standing orders
Schedule referral appointments as ordered by the Provider

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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