LPN; Batesville, AR

Closing Date

01/04/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 $50,000
• 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 the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.

REP | CS North Central Batesville

This position is located at UAMS Batesville Family Medical Center. The LPN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to a select group of patients. The LPN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, the National Association for Practical Nurse Education Services, Inc.

Code of Ethics, and policies and procedures and adheres to department and unit standards of care. The duties of the LPN contributes in the effort to further the mission of UAMS:
To improve the health and health care of Arkansans.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing
• Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and technique.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required
• Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
• Attention to communication, oral, written, and persuasive.
• Must be able to build collaborative relationships.
• Possess personal credibility.
• Ability to make independent judgments that have highly significant impacts on the organization.
• Ability to provide motivational support to the area of responsibility.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
• General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care.
• Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager.
• PCMH experience and care management experience.

• Direct…