Licensed Practical Nurse - Fayetteville Family Clinic (Full-Time, Monday - Friday)

Job Details: Job Location: WR Family Clinic

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• Fayetteville, AR, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: LPN License
• Unencumbered, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Nursing Services, Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse reports clinically to the physician and administratively to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed. Essential Position Responsibilities Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system Prepare patient for various procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled date to the patient Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR, required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years previous experience working as a LPN on an interdisciplinary team, preferred. Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

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