LPN and RN Nursing Graduates

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care

Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, UAMS policies, procedures, standards, and care guidelines

Observe patients, chart, and report changes in patient conditions

Provide basic patient care and treatment

Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids

Measure and record vital signs

Assist patients with standing, walking, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed

Supervise nurses' aides and assistants

Answer patient calls and determine how to assist

Collect blood, urine, and sputum samples and perform routine laboratory tests

Clean rooms and make beds

Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments

Record food and fluid intake and output

Model UAMS Core Values in compliance with company guidelines

Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned

Requirements High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Associates Degree in Nursing

One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing

Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license

Current CPR certification

Strong clinical knowledge and technique

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills

Oral, written, and persuasive communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Ability to make independent judgments with highly significant organizational impacts

Strong customer service orientation

Intermediate computer skills

Professional and courteous telephone etiquette

General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Position subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Core Competencies Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge and technique as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing direct patient care, administering medications, and performing routine laboratory tests while adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and UAMS policies. Exhibits effective communication and patient advocacy skills to build collaborative relationships and ensure high-quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse License

One Year Clinical Nursing Experience

Strong Clinical Knowledge and Technique

Current CPR Certification

Basic Medical Terminology Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Measurement

Laboratory Testing

Patient Assessment

Intravenous Fluid Administration

Charting and Reporting

Basic Patient Treatment

Inventory Management

Patient Education

Soft Skills Patient Advocacy

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Persuasive Communication

Customer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications Current CPR Certification

Industry Keywords Nurse Practice Act

UAMS Policies

Clinical Nursing

Patient Care Guidelines

Healthcare Compliance

Tools & Technologies Office Machines

Computer Skills

Printers

Fax Machines

Scanners

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