LPN; Jonesboro

LPN (Jonesboro)

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

01/17/2026

Regular

Not specified

• 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

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a specifically trained member of the clinic team. The LPN supports the ongoing delivery of care, as identified by the multi-disciplinary scope of practice. The LPN works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN works with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to implement individual health plans. Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.

Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Helps develop patient's Plan of Care (POC), per clinic standards utilizing assessment.

• Current and valid LPN license by the State of Arkansas and Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience or will consider a new grad with a current license and one year of previous medical experience (MA, PCT, CNA).
• Must have strong organizational skills and computer knowledge.

• Immunization experience.
• CPR certification.
• Ambulatory experience.
• EPIC experience.

• Strong clinical expertise and technique.
• Working knowledge of data processing equipment and applications.
• 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 an area of responsibility.
• Strong customer service orientation.

• Nursing Process – Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic. Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, ANA, ASBN, and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Helps develop patient's Plan of Care (POC), per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
• Nursing Ethics – Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles on the ANA. Practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every patient without restrictions or prejudice. Demonstrates a commitment to patients and families by being an advocate who continually strives to preserve the rights of the patient while providing safe, competent care.
• Education/EBP/Research/QI – Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidence Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• Communication/Collaboration – Implements POC using an interdisciplinary and Patient and Family Centered Care approach. Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Leadership – Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties. Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees. Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
• Professional Practice – Participates in unit/department based organizational activities/committees such as the Professional Nursing Organization (PNO). Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development and growth.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Commensurate with education and experience