What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Unit (NIGHTS) position at Pafford Medical Services?
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is in search of an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for our Medical Unit. Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is a hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to the Hope, Arkansas community and surrounding areas. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services, as well as a 24-hour emergency department, an inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit, physical therapy, inpatient pharmacy services, and a Rural Health Clinic.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Utilizes knowledge, skill and judgment in providing direct and indirect patient care.
- Participates in patient/family/staff education.
- Provides safe practices in all aspects of patient care activities.
- Maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice.
- When assigned and according to hospital policy, will perform observation of patients who are at risk for injury secondary to suicide, falls, or other risks.
- All other duties required by Management
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing