LPN - 3NE MED SURG - FT-NIGHTS

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital Pine Bluff, AR, US

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What You Should Know About the LPN:

Variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on unit need. Refer back to posting on which shift is available. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.
This position is based within Jefferson Regional Nursing Departments. Refer back to posting on location.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Registered Nurse, the LPN performs delegated task in facilitating the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients. This includes collecting data, competently performing select nursing procedures and assuming responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources, collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution.

LPN Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing school diploma required.
Technical or Associate Degree in practical nursing required.
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.*
Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Capacity to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
Basic competency in documenting patient information accurately
Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities
Attention to detail
Provides compassionate support to patients and families, ensuring positive environment in the hospital
1-2 years of clinical experience, particularly in an acute care setting preferred
Proficiency in electronic documentation preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills preferred.

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth
And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.

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