LPN - Milk Lab

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practice Nurse program 
• Current and Valid Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Arkansas 
• Minimum one year clinical nursing experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to accept and follow written and verbal instructions, ability to communicate following Guest Care guidelines
• CPR certification (BCLS) completed during probationary period

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional License/Certificate: Formula and Human Milk Handling Technician Certification
• One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

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. 

Job Requirements:

• Oversees completion of daily milk preparation
• Ensures that accurate milk is thawed, recipes are accurately calculated by physician’s orders, and feeds are prepared and distributed according to orders and policies
• Assures milk lab is cleaned before and after feeding preparation according to policy
• Assures all feedings are stored properly in the NICU according to established Milk Lab Guidelines
• Functions in role of Milk Lab Tech when needed
• Ensures that daily task assignments are completed by the Milk Lab Technicians 
• Ensures that all records are maintained for milk usage, recipes, and temperature logs
• Assists Milk Lab Manager with schedule and CQI as needed
• Communicates with doctors, nurses, and dietitians to clarify orders as needed.  Communicates with parents as needed regarding milk supply 
• May perform other duties as assigned. 

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.