Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Urgent Team
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Urgent Team is looking for energetic and compassionate LPNs to
join our team at Baptist Health Urgent Care in Little Rock, AR.
Twelve hour shifts and rotating weekends are required for full-time
position. In return, Urgent Team offers a comprehensive benefits
package and competitive hourly wages to all full-time team members.
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 EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE --- A degree from an accredited school of practical
nursing is required. --- Experience in a hospital or clinic setting
is preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply!
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS --- Must be licensed as a
Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations ---
BLS Certification is required Our full-time, benefit-eligible team
members are offered comprehensive benefits that help support their
health and financial goals. Options may include: Medical, Dental,
and Vision coverage; Company-paid life insurance, as well as
additional voluntary coverage; Disability coverage; Flexible
Spending Account; Healthcare Reimbursement or Healthcare Savings
Account; 401K plan with company contribution; Paid Time Off;
Holiday Pay; Continuing Education Reimbursement; No-Cost Office
Visits and generous discounts on some billable services Employment
Type: Full Time
Keywords: Urgent Team, North Little Rock , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Little Rock, Arkansas
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