LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Position Number : 22151064\nCounty : Bradley\nPosting End Date : 10 / 27 / 2025\n\nDDS / Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center / Medical\n\n1 Center Circle Warren, Arkansas 71671\n\n870-226-6774\n\nThe Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.\nPosition Information\n\nJob Series : Nurses – Career-path\n\nClassification : Licensed Practical Nurse\n\nClass Code : MNU01P\n\nPay Grade : MED02\n\nSalary Range : $53,558 - $79,266\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians. LPNs are responsible for assessing patient needs, assisting in care planning, and implementing various aspects of patient treatment.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nMonitor and record patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.\nAssist patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.\nAdminister prescribed medications and injections under supervision.\nAssist in wound care and other medical procedures as directed by an RN or physician.\nCommunicate with patients and families to provide care instructions and emotional support.\nDocument patient information accurately in electronic health records.\n\nKnowledge and Skills\n\nKnowledge of basic nursing practices and healthcare protocols.\nAbility to observe and document patient conditions accurately.\nCompetent in administering medications and performing basic treatments.\nStrong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nCompletion of a state-approved practical nursing program. Current LPN licensure in Arkansas.\n\nSatisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.\n\nLicensure / Certifications\n\nN / A\nOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.\n\nThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.