LPN (UAMS FMC Fort Smith)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at UAMS Fort Smith Family Medical Center

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at UAMS Fort Smith Family Medical Center. 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. This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in family medicine, we encourage you to apply.

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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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, charting, and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide basic care and treatment of patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids.
• Measure and record the patient's vital signs.
• Assist patients in standing, walking, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed.
• Supervise nurses' aides and assistants.
• Answer the patient's call and determine how to assist them.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Clean rooms and make beds.
• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Record food and fluid intake and output.
• Models the Core Values of UAMS Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences