Job description

Job Summary

In accordance with our mission and core values,
the licensed practical nurse, under the supervision of the registered nurse,
will perform direct and indirect patient care. Responsible for the direction and
supervision of personnel assigned to her/him.

Role and Responsibilities

1. MAINTAINING PLAN OF CARE

2. MAINTAINING PATIENT TREATMENTS

3. TEACHING

4. UNIT-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Provides care to patient population utilizing
research findings and evidence based practice.

Unit required certifications must be obtained
within six months of hire.

Meets all unit-specific yearly skill
requirements within acceptable timeframe.

Floats to like units, as assigned

5. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS

This position may require physical activities
such as balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, kneeling,
lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, and use of fingers
and repetitive movements. An individual in this position may be
required to carry or lift weight of up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150
lbs. The sensory and communicative activities required for this
position include feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling, and speaking.
Individuals in this position could possibly be exposed to inside/outside
environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens and body fluids, chemical
hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards.

6. SAFETY

Incumbent must be attentive at all times to their own personal
safety, as well as the safety of patients, their families, visitors and
employees of Drew Memorial Hospital. Hazardous and/or potentially hazardous
conditions are to be immediately reported to a member of management. In
accordance with Act 593, this position is considered a “Safety Sensitive
Position,” as it requires the incumbent to work with confidential information
or documents that may pertain to criminal investigations. Performing
life-threatening procedures, working with confidential information or
documents pertaining to criminal investigations, or Working with hazardous or
flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Must be able to navigate effectively within the CPSI EMR charting
system

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing

Current Unencumbered Arkansas License

Current knowledge of new trends and techniques in nursing.

Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification

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