LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) AT BAPTIST HEALTH URGENT CARE - PRN
Company: Urgent Team
Location: Beebe
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for a dedicated and
compassionate LPN to join our dynamic healthcare team in Cabot, AR.
- ABOUT BAPTIST HEALTH URGENT CARE:
Baptist Health Urgent Care, with 20 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 Urgent Team
Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare
at more than 83 locations under seven brands. Baptist Health Urgent
Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare
services including treatments for injuries and illnesses,
occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven
days a week: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - -Additionally, all Baptist
Health Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers - a
designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the
company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services. JOB
SUMMARY:
The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients, activating
patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff.
- 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. 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 REQUIRED?
A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is
required.
Minimum of two years' 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
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