Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Baptist Urgent Care
Location: Hernando
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Baptist Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate
LPNs to join our team in Batesville, MS. 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 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 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. WHAT'S 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 URGENT CARE: Baptist Urgent
Care, with nine locations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and 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 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, 9a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Additionally, all Baptist 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required
to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal
employment laws. For further information, please review the Know
Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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