Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the 10 Best Places to Live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for three consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the RN - Nurse Manager in partnership with the Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs. This position is responsible for providing direct patient within the scope of practice, as part of the care team, under the direction of a registered nurse as it relates to the Dialysis patient.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Partner with members of the patients care plan to ensure care needs are met
- Provide educational resources to patients regarding dialysis treatment
- Establish effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and all other stakeholders
- Remain knowledgeable regarding treatment of dialysis patients
- Monitor patient during treatment and report abnormal findings to registered nurse
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR, required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a clinical nursing setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
