• Job Description

  Req#: R0073597

  Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
  
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  Closing Date:

  07/26/2025

  
  Type of Position:

  Clinical Staff - Nursing

  
  Job Type:

  Regular

  
  Work Shift:

  Day Shift (United States of America)

  Sponsorship Available:

  No

  
  Institution Name:

  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

  
  The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
  

  UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • 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

  Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

  The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

  All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  

  For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

  
  Department:

  ICE | BHSL Outpatient Nursing

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Psychiatric Research Institute Center for Addiction Services and Treatment (CAST) Clinic is a specifically trained member of the psychiatry team. The LPN supports the ongoing delivery of care as identified by the multi-disciplinary Patient Management Team. The LPN works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and indirectly under the direction of the RN.

  
  Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program,

  • Valid LPN License;

  • Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Psychiatric Nursing preferred

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to accept and follow written and verbal instructions, ability to communicate following Guest Care guidelines

  • CPR certification (BCLS) completed during the probationary period

  
  Additional Information:

  Responsibilities:

  • Assist physicians and registered nurses with providing basic, direct patient assessment.

  • Performs intake exams and health screenings, monitors vital signs, collects various swabs and specimens, and administers diagnostic tests.

  • Develop, communicate, and implement patient treatment plans by evaluating patient well-being, reporting any needs to medical staff, and explaining treatments and procedures.

  • Provides a high standard of care and customer service to patients and families.

  • Ensures comfort and well-being of patients by performing care activities, such as feeding patients, changing dressings and bandages of wounds, and transporting patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.

  • Maintains organized medical records and fulfills records requests.

  • Participate in ad hoc research projects to improve performance management and patient care.

  • Performs other duties as requested.

  
  Salary Information:

  Commensurate with education and experience

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  Proof of Veteran Status

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

  
  All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

  
  Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

  Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

  
  This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

  
  Constant Physical Activity:

  Hearing

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  Kneeling, Lifting, Standing, Walking

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  Yes

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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