What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float position at Baxter Health?
Float Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$2,500 - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!*
We are seeking an Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse who believes variety is the spice of life! If you are an experienced LPN who thrives on change, seeing new things every day and helping where there is the greatest need, this may be the position for you!
Position Highlights:
- Lifestyle: Opportunity to “Work Where You Vacation” in the beautiful Twin Lakes Region of the Ozarks
- Clinical Leader: Featuring state-of-the-art equipment within a comfortable, family-friendly hospital environment recognized for being in the forefront of medicine and continually setting standards for quality healthcare in the Ozarks Region.
- Market Leadership: Growing! With over 2,000 employees we provide healthcare services to a population of over 185,000, in Baxter Health’s eleven county service area.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care within scope for assigned patients on the nursing unit under the direction of a registered nurse within the nursing team.
- Responsible for the care given to the patient and for the decision regarding which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed persons involved in patient care.
- Must be competent in a wide variety of nursing skills.
- Accountable for adhering to all standards of nursing care and promoting a team effort among co-workers.
- Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence-based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State Pracitcal Nurse License in good standing.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience is preferred.
- Certifications: BLS required. ACLS and PALS are encouraged, but not required.
- Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Credit Union
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tele Health
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Concierge Service
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at (870) 508-1070 or by email kbeavers@baxterregional.org and provide the details of your specific request.
Note: Sign On Bonus available per Sign On Agreement Requirements.
