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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
$43k-52k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
7 Days Ago
State of Arkansas is Hiring a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Near Van, AR
Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22105725 County: Crawford City: Van Buren Posting End Date: 06/26/24 Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,674.37 Division of Local Public Health – Crawford County Local Public Health Unit Additional Preferences: Frequent in-state travel may be required. Travel to work in other local health units may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Some after-hours work and weekend work for special clinics may be required.
Office hours starting and ending times may vary and include extended hours and weekend rotations during a Public Health Emergency or a Pandemic.
CPR Certification required.
Experience Working With Electronic Medical Records Programs Is Preferred.Experience working with Microsoft Office Programs preferred.
Occasional heavy lifting required.
*This is a Safety Sensitive Position*
Hiring Official: R. Hammer
Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501 661-2268
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.Position InformationClass Code: L069C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00
SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients in private homes, hospitals, clinics, and residential institutions. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsMonitors patient's condition by checking vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake and output, responding to call lights or patients' requests for assistance, and making rounds to observe patients. Provides direct care to patients, including caring for colostomies and tracheotomies, mixing medications and food, inserting feeding tubes, catheterizing patients, and performing other nursing procedures as directed. Documents and administers medications and treatments, changes in patient's condition or behavior, responses to care, and daily activities. Administers injections and oral medications as directed by physician. Obtains specimens for laboratory analysis by swabbing or other means. Instructs patients and their families how to care for patients medical needs, including catheter and colostomy care, bowel program techniques, insulin injection, personal hygiene, and skin care. Assists doctor in clinic by gathering information on patient's needs and informing doctor, dressing and undressing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and transcribing doctor's orders. Notifies next shift of each day's events, including patient progress, behavioral problems, and new orders. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsMay be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing theory and practices. Ability to provide direct nursing care. Ability to observe and evaluate patient's condition. Ability to instruct patients in routine medical care. Ability to perform various nursing procedures.
Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a diploma or certificate with the prescribed curriculum in a state approved program for the preparation of practical nurses. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
LicensesMust be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Arkansas State Nursing Board in accordance with ACA 17-87-304.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Some after-hours work and weekend work for special clinics may be required.
Office hours starting and ending times may vary and include extended hours and weekend rotations during a Public Health Emergency or a Pandemic.
CPR Certification required.
Experience Working With Electronic Medical Records Programs Is Preferred.Experience working with Microsoft Office Programs preferred.
Occasional heavy lifting required.
*This is a Safety Sensitive Position*
Hiring Official: R. Hammer
Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501 661-2268
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.Position InformationClass Code: L069C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00
SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients in private homes, hospitals, clinics, and residential institutions. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsMonitors patient's condition by checking vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake and output, responding to call lights or patients' requests for assistance, and making rounds to observe patients. Provides direct care to patients, including caring for colostomies and tracheotomies, mixing medications and food, inserting feeding tubes, catheterizing patients, and performing other nursing procedures as directed. Documents and administers medications and treatments, changes in patient's condition or behavior, responses to care, and daily activities. Administers injections and oral medications as directed by physician. Obtains specimens for laboratory analysis by swabbing or other means. Instructs patients and their families how to care for patients medical needs, including catheter and colostomy care, bowel program techniques, insulin injection, personal hygiene, and skin care. Assists doctor in clinic by gathering information on patient's needs and informing doctor, dressing and undressing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and transcribing doctor's orders. Notifies next shift of each day's events, including patient progress, behavioral problems, and new orders. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsMay be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing theory and practices. Ability to provide direct nursing care. Ability to observe and evaluate patient's condition. Ability to instruct patients in routine medical care. Ability to perform various nursing procedures.
Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a diploma or certificate with the prescribed curriculum in a state approved program for the preparation of practical nurses. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
LicensesMust be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Arkansas State Nursing Board in accordance with ACA 17-87-304.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$43k-52k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/13/2024
WEBSITE
portal.arkansas.gov
HEADQUARTERS
LITTLE ROCK, AR
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1836
CEO
ASA HUTCHINSON
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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