What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Texarkana) position at University of Arkansas?
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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
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Department:REP | CS Southwest Texarkana
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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.
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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
Enter orders for labs, referrals, and testing as ordered by the Provider
Triage of urgent matters that occur in the clinical area.
Performs other assigned duties.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000
