Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Health Urgent Care PRN

Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate LPNs to join our team in Little Rock AR.

JOB SUMMARY:
The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff.

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 patients 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

WHATS THE SCHEDULE
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.

WHATS REQUIRED
A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required
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

ABOUT BAPTIST HEALTH URGENT CARE:
Baptist Health Urgent Care now with 23 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 80 locations under eight brands.

Baptist Health Urgent Cares 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. Please note our Little Rock-Markham Street location is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally all Baptist Health Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the companys commitment to safety quality and scope of services.