Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Urgent Team
Location: Springdale
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Washington Regional Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and
compassionate LPNs to join our dynamic healthcare team in
Springdale, 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. ABOUT WASHINGTON REGIONAL URGENT CARE:
Washington Regional Urgent Care, with 4 locations in Northwest
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 85 locations under seven
brands. Washington Regional 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: Monday through Friday, 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 Washington Regional 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: Assist physicians and
providers in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and
wellbeing of patients. Interview patients and take medical history,
give injections, complete lab and x- ray requests, keep charts
current, and screen calls within physician guidelines. Administer
prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed by
physician or midlevel practitioner. 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 --- AR
State or Compact LPN License --- BLS Certification BENEFITS
INCLUDE: --- Competitive Salary --- Medical, Dental, and Vision
Options --- Retirement savings plans --- Paid Time Off --- and
MORE! Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: Urgent Team, Joplin , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Springdale, Missouri
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