The LPN is responsible for monitoring patient health, administering medications, and assisting in medical procedures within a clinic setting. They collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality care and educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with current Arkansas LPN licensure and BLS certification. A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree and previous clinic experience are preferred.
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This position is based within Jefferson Regional Practice Management Clinics. Please refer to job posting on which practice management clinic this position is referring to.
Job Summary
A licensed practical nurse within a clinic setting is responsible for the application of professional nursing skills by observing/monitoring patient health, assisting in procedures, providing treatments, administering medications, and educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. This role involves direct patient care, working with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care is provided to all patients.
LPN-Clinic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing school program required.
Current LPN Licensure with Arkansas State Board of Nursing required.
Technical
Diploma: Practical Nursing required. Associate Degree in Practical Nursing preferred.
BLS required upon hire or obtain prior to patient care
Basic computer, phone, email, and business office equipment knowledge
Is eager to learn and is willing to take instruction and feedback.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to multi-task
Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Able to listen actively and convey information in a stressful situation with tact and compassion
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth
Matching Retirement Plans
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
1-year experience working in the clinic setting for which applicant has applied nurse would be assigned or 2 plus years-experience in nurse role in any healthcare setting preferred.
Experience using an electronic health record preferred.
Exercise independent judgement and problem solve preferred.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and time management skills preferred.
Strong work ethic preferred.
Able to champion teamwork and cooperation throughout the practice network preferred
This is a safety sensitive position.*
Benefits
& Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth
And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition
The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
