Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT/PRN
Baptist Health Urgent Care is seeking dedicated and compassionate LPNs to join our team in Fort Smith, AR.
About the role
The LPN will greet patients, activate patient files, and provide support to patients and medical staff.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and prepare them for examination or procedure. Record health history and note abnormal conditions for physician. Instruct patients on collection of samples and tests. Obtain vital signs and escort patients to rooms.
- Assist with preparation of supplies and equipment and aid the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- Administer injections and prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Ensure accurate and timely patient chart entries; maintain and forward patient files and records.
- Assist with scheduling tests and treatments, arrange referrals to specialists, and obtain pre-authorizations as directed by the provider.
- Collect, document, and deliver lab specimens; obtain lab test results and other reports.
- Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
- Clean and restock exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
- Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
- Instruct patients and families regarding medications, treatment, and discharge instructions.
- Assist the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.
- Contact pharmacies to order prescriptions and notify patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of medications and monitor controlled substances.
- Control inventory and monitor the use of supplies; maintain stock and medical equipment.
- Respond to and screen telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting (preferred)
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations
Schedule
Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Benefits
Full-time benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off
- Additional benefits
PRN benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 401K plan with company contribution
- No-cost office visits and generous discounts on some billable services
About Baptist Health Urgent Care
Baptist Health Urgent Care, with 23 locations in Arkansas, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The centers provide treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health, and wellness care, and are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Fort Smith-Northside location is open Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.). All centers are Accredited Care Centers, recognizing the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.