Lpn - Clinic

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What You Should Know About the LPN- Clinic

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
• 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

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.