LPN - PRI Center for Addiction Services and Treatment Clinic

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

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

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program

• Valid LPN License;

• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Psychiatric Nursing preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills ability to accept and follow written and verbal instructions ability to communicate following Guest Care guidelines

• CPR certification (BCLS) completed during the probationary period

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Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with providing basic direct patient assessment.

• Performs intake exams and health screenings monitors vital signs collects various swabs and specimens and administers diagnostic tests.

• Develop communicate and implement patient treatment plans by evaluating patient well-being reporting any needs to medical staff and explaining treatments and procedures.

• Provides a high standard of care and customer service to patients and families.

• Ensures comfort and well-being of patients by performing care activities such as feeding patients changing dressings and bandages of wounds and transporting patients from wheelchairs beds and gurneys.

• Maintains organized medical records and fulfills records requests.

• Participate in ad hoc research projects to improve performance management and patient care.

• Performs other duties as requested.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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