Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fulton County Nursing

License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Salem, AR

Summary: This position is filled by a licensed practical nurse who, as a result of educational and clinical experience in nursing, possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide nursing care; ensures quality focused and cost-effective care delivery outcomes; functions within a collaborative practice to enhance quality of care; and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Responsible and accountable for direct patient care within scope of practice for assigned patients on the nursing unit under the direction of a registered nurse within the nursing team. Responsible and accountable for the care given to the patient and for the decision regarding which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to unlicensed persons involved in patient care. Must be competent in a wide variety of nursing skills. Responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and promoting a team effort among co-workers. Responsible and accountable to know, own and energize the mission, values and standards of the hospital.

Compliance Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards and policies. Required to work with the Nurse Director regularly to carry out, initiate and/or implement best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Current AR or Compact State LPN license in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience is preferred. Applicants with no experience will be required to successfully complete a residency program.
• Certification: BLS required.
• Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Note: Sign On Bonus available per Sign On Agreement Requirements.

Primary Source Verification: Arkansas State Board of Nursing or NURSYS

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following:

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions.
• Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment, able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient and equipment, and occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more using proper body mechanics.
• Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse.
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and obtaining equipment.
• Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
• Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms.
• May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or people receiving mental health treatment.

Work Environment: Patient rooms, nursing unit, associated clinics, hospital environment