LPN – Milk Lab

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Closing Date:

11/13/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

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Department:

ICE | WISL NICU Milk Lab Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The LPN works with the Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Milk Lab by supervising the Milk Lab Technicians and ensuring daily task assignments are completed. The LPN will be able to perform the duties of the Milk Lab Technicians as needed. This position will assist Milk Lab Manager with maintaining par levels of donor breast milk and supplies.


The UAMS Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nourishes its patients with milk from the state-of-the-art Milk Lab. Additional nutrients from fortifiers can be added to human milk to boost the calorie, protein, vitamin, and mineral content. The Milk Lab safely prepares, labels, and stores fortified mothers' own milk, fortified donor milk, and concentrated formulas to make them available to hospitalized infants.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practice Nurse program 
• Current and Valid Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Arkansas 
• Minimum one year clinical nursing experience
• 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 probationary period

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional License/Certificate: Formula and Human Milk Handling Technician Certification
• One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Oversees completion of daily milk preparation
• Ensures that accurate milk is thawed, recipes are accurately calculated by physician’s orders, and feeds are prepared and distributed according to orders and policies
• Assures milk lab is cleaned before and after feeding preparation according to policy
• Assures all feedings are stored properly in the NICU according to established Milk Lab Guidelines
• Functions in role of Milk Lab Tech when needed
• Ensures that daily task assignments are completed by the Milk Lab Technicians 
• Ensures that all records are maintained for milk usage, recipes, and temperature logs
• Assists Milk Lab Manager with schedule and CQI as needed
• Communicates with doctors, nurses, and dietitians to clarify orders as needed.  Communicates with parents as needed regarding milk supply 
• May perform other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, 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:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes