Arkansas Children's Hospital·Little Rock, Arkansas
The LPN collects patient information to assist the Registered Nurse in assessment, planning, and evaluation of care. They perform routine patient care tasks and medication administration while intervening in emergency situations as needed.
Arkansas children's is a tobacco free workplace.
Flu vaccines are required.
Arkansas children's is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
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Time Type: Full time Department: CC015010 Emergency Department Summary: Emergency Department, Full Time, 9a-6p, MTWTh Salary: Most new hires start between $20.50-$25.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collects patient/family information that assists the Registered Nurse in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The LPN provides safe, effective care for assigned patients with the assistance and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Required Education: Completion of an approved program per state's requirements. Recommended Education: Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) Recommended Certifications: Description 1. Collects patient/family data to facilitate the identification of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs and communicate data and observations to health team members.
2. Contributes to patient plan of care based on clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs while recognizing when to resource other health team members.
3. Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks to ensure time and resource utilization.
4. Completes routine patient care tasks and medication administration in a sage, efficient and timely manner but recognizing and intervening in emergency situations.
5. Individualizes nursing interventions to meet identified needs and modifies interventions when the needs of the patient or family change.
6. Reassesses and modifies patient plan of care in collaboration with the registered nurse.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidates must have completed an approved LPN program and hold a valid Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) license. No prior work experience is required for this entry-level position.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.