Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Baptist Health Urgent Care - PRN
Company: Urgent Team Management
Location: Sherwood
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Urgent Team is looking for an energetic and compassionate LPN to
join our PRN team at Baptist Health Urgent Care in Benton, AR.
Flexible availability is desired.
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
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS--- Must be licensed as a
Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations---
BLS Certification is required
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