LPN (Pine Bluff, AR)
University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, Arkansas
Full-Time
$50,000
HybridExecutive
Closing Date:
Sponsorship Available:
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):
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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources ataskrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Required Qualifications:
Current and valid LPN license by the State of Arkansas and a Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
One (1) year of clinical nursing experience or will consider a new grad with a current license and one year of previous medical experience (MA, PCT, CNA).
Must have strong organizational skills and computer knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
Immunization experience.
CPR certification.
Ambulatory experience.
EPIC 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.
Must have strong organizational skills and computer knowledge.
Additional Information:
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.
Assess the Arkansas Department of Health Immunization site on every visit to assess the patient's possible need for immunizations. Nurses will also provide education for all vaccinations based on patient and/or parent need.
Document all vaccination administrations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and forward them to the designated individual 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 the Physician.
Assists patients to the 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.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contactaskrecruitment@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.
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.