Clinic Nurse

Arcare; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Predictable schedule

No routine nights/weekends

Health, dental, vision insurance

Free care for employees and family

Life insurance & long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

License renewal reimbursement

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join our team in Benton, AR. This is a full-time, hourly position requiring 40 hours per week, with weekend rotations and some travel.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a community clinic and requires staying on schedule. You will provide hands-on patient care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and collaborate with providers to support primary healthcare delivery in our clinic.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN degree required in the state of practice
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of practice
• Strong communication and ability to connect with individuals of all ages
• Punctual and able to stay on schedule

Responsibilities

• Observe patients, chart changes, and report reactions.
• Administer medications and start IV fluids as prescribed.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments.
• Coordinate care with the health care team.
• Prepare patients for examinations and tests.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and healthy behaviors.

Skills

LPN or RN degree

LPN or RN license

Communication skills

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Job Category Clinic Services
• Employee Type FULL TIME HOURLY
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 15%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Job Title: Clinic Nurse Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week required (hourly) Travel: 0-25%

Qualifications

• LPN or RN degree
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of practice
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with individuals of all ages
• Punctuality and ability to stay on schedule

Job Summary: Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and personable Clinic Nurse to join the Arcare team. In this role, you will be an essential member of our clinic staff, supporting providers in the delivery of primary healthcare to patients. The Clinic Nurse provides hands‑on patient care, performs independent procedures as needed, and ensures quality service within the clinic environment. This role requires a 40-hour work week, including participation in weekend rotations and some travel.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for patient care, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting overall wellness. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a team-focused setting and is passionate about helping others.

Essential Functions

• Observ e patients, chart and report changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments .
• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.
• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
• Participates in the Center's TQI activities and performs duties in accordance with applicable standards.
• Provide patient - centered care that incorporates culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Educate patients about health maintenance activities, adoption of healthy behaviors, and support services available in the community.
• Communicate with patients and families about health care issues and the importance of developing self- management goals and healthy behaviors.
• Assist in coordinating seamless transitions of patient care across multiple care settings by using combined expertise of care team members.
• Employ active listening techniques during interactions with patients, families, and team members.
• Utilize quality data to identify process changes that will improve individual patient and population management.
• Use health information systems efficiently to manage and improve care at the individual and system levels and ensure the delivery of timely and accurate information.
• Participate in care team huddles to prepare and coordinate patient care activities.
• Incorporate quality indicators for specific disease states and /or patient variables into patient care plans.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, Arcare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network, but our mission remains the same: Health for All . That mission drives everything we do, from accepting every patient, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development, encouraging leadership growth, and providing opportunities to build long‑term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic, supporting operations behind the scenes, or serving communities through outreach and education, our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays , including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee’s birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications , subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties.
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties.

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program . Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.