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    LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

    Date:
    Apr 9, 2024

    Req ID: 35148


    Location:
    Benton, AR, US, 72015

    Category:

    AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

    Anticipated Starting Salary:
    $36,155.00


    Position Number:

    County:
    Saline


    Posting End Date:
    [[postingEndDate]]


    Anticipated Starting Salary:
    $36,155.00


    DAABH

    NOTE:
    THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER in Benton.

    Set on beautiful, park-like grounds with an onsite cafeteria available to all staff This position provides a minimum starting salary of $36,155.00 and base pay will also increase for every year of experience.


    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better.

    We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans.

    Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS.

    Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information


    Class Code:
    L069C


    Grade:
    GS06


    FLSA Status:
    NON-EXEMPT


    Salary Range:
    $36, $52,425.00

    Summary


    The 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.

    Functions


    Monitors 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.

    Dimensions

    May 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 Abilities

    Knowledge 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 Qualifications


    The 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.

    Licenses

    Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Arkansas State Nursing Board in accordance with ACA


    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.


    Nearest Major Market:
    Little Rock


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