LPN
Company: St. Bernards Healthcare
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Skill and proficiency in applying the
technical skills of practical nursing. Such proficiency is acquired
through completion of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment,
range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patient
age as acquired through formal education course work. Current
licensure or permit as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas.
Meets minimum standard set for pharmacy exam. Experience Knowledge
of facility policies\procedures, practices, techniques, and
equipment as acquired through orientation. Physical Normal hospital
environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Close eye work.
Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish
temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent exposure to fumes,
odors and water. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs.
Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking,
bending, stooping and reaching.# This is a safety sensitive
position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for
further information. JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of
the registered nurse, responsible for providing direct and\or
indirect patient care. Incumbents are subject to overtime and
callback as required by the hospital. Assists the registered nurse
in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient condition,
treatments, and care given. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Skill and
proficiency in applying the technical skills of practical nursing.
Such proficiency is acquired through completion of an approved
Practical Nurse Program. Knowledge of human growth and development
necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients
appropriate to the patient's age as acquired through formal
education course work. Current licensure or permit as a Practical
Nurse in the state of Arkansas. Meets minimum standard set for
pharmacy exam. Experience Knowledge of facility
policies\procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as
acquired through orientation. Physical Normal hospital environment.
Exposure to biological hazards. Close eye work. Hearing of normal
and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by
touch and proximity. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors and water.
Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to
350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and
reaching. This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St.
Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. JOB
SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse,
responsible for providing direct and\or indirect patient care.
Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the
hospital. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating patient care for an assigned group of
patients. Documents patient condition, treatments, and care
given.
Keywords: St. Bernards Healthcare, Jonesboro , LPN, Healthcare , Jonesboro, Arkansas
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