Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Urgent Team
Location: Batesville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Sherwood Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate
LPN to join our dynamic healthcare team in Batesville, AR. ABOUT
SHERWOOD URGENT CARE: Sherwood Urgent Care, with four 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 85 locations under seven
brands. Sherwood 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: Mon. to Fri., 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 Sherwood 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. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an
as-needed basis. 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 PRN BENEFITS
INCLUDE: --- Competitive Salary --- 401K plan with company
contribution --- No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on
some billable services Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: Urgent Team, Jonesboro , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Batesville, Arkansas
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