LPN(Helena, AR)

United States·Helenamid

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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,

Requirements Summary

Minimum Qualifications High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Associates Degree in Nursing.

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09/30/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Associates Degree in Nursing.
One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing
Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license
Current CPR certification

Two (2) years of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care.
Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager.
PCMH experience and care management experience.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at UAMS Helena Family Medical Center. The LPN supports the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multi-disciplinary scope of practice. 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. The LPN works with the individual patient, their families, and providers to implement individual health plans.

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.

Responsibilities

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Direct patient care within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, UAMS policies, procedures, and standards.
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Accountable for adhering to UAMS care guidelines.
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Observe patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.
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Provide basic care and treatment of patients.
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Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids.
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Measure and record the patient’s vital signs.
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Assist patients in standing, walking, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed.
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Supervise nurses’ aides and assistants.
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Answer the patient’s call and determine how to assist them.
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Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
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Clean rooms and make beds.
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Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
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Record food and fluid intake and output.
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Models the Core Values of UAMS – Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
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Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.