Licensed Practical Nurse

4 days ago


Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Government Job Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a vital member of our healthcare team, providing direct nursing care to patients in various settings. This role requires a strong foundation in nursing theory and practices, with the ability to observe and evaluate patient conditions, instruct patients in routine medical care, and perform various nursing procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor patient conditions, checking vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake and output, and responding to call lights or patient requests for assistance.
  • Provide direct care to patients, including caring for colostomies and tracheotomies, mixing medications and food, inserting feeding tubes, catheterizing patients, and performing other nursing procedures as directed.
  • Document and administer medications and treatments, changes in patient conditions or behavior, responses to care, and daily activities.
  • Administer injections and oral medications as directed by physician.
  • Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis by swabbing or other means.
  • Instruct patients and their families how to care for patients' medical needs, including catheter and colostomy care, bowel program techniques, insulin injection, personal hygiene, and skin care.
  • Assist doctor in clinic by gathering information on patient needs and informing doctor, dressing and undressing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and transcribing doctor's orders.
  • Notify next shift of each day's events, including patient progress, behavioral problems, and new orders.
Requirements
  • Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Arkansas State Nursing Board in accordance with ACA 17-87-304.
  • Knowledge of nursing theory and practices.
  • Ability to provide direct nursing care.
  • Ability to observe and evaluate patient conditions.
  • Ability to instruct patients in routine medical care.
  • Ability to perform various nursing procedures.
Working Conditions

This position may require working rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or being on call. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.

About Us

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans.



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