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Licensed Practical Nurse

URGENT TEAM MANAGEMENT LLC, Wynne, AR, United States


JOB SUMMARY
The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms

Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients

Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians

Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information

Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider

Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports

Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments

Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures

Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials

Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions

Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals

Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients

Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances

Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies

Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment

Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician; triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE
Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required

Experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE

Competitive Salary

401K plan with company contribution

No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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