Clinic Nurse LPN

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking an LPN to support clinic operations and assist physicians with procedures and minor surgeries. This role provides patient education, administers medications, and coordinates with hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies to ensure quality care.

The LPN will maintain equipment, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize patient flow in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing (AR or multi-state include AR)
• Degree from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assist physician with procedures and minor surgeries.
• Perform various diagnostic tests and administer medications.
• Provide patient education in the clinic.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper documentation.
• Liaise between physician, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies and patients.
• Support staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Procedural support

Medication administration

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

LPN License (AR or multi-state including AR)

Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

The Clinic LPN is responsible for patient preparation and assisting the physician with medical procedures and minor surgeries. In addition this role will perform various diagnostic tests, administer medications, and provide patient education in the clinic. The LPN maintains equipment and acts as a liaison between the physician and external agencies such as hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMO's, other physician's offices, and patients. The nurse supports other medical staff members to maintain efficient patient flow and ensures accurate and complete documentation.

Other information:

• Current LPN license in good standing (either AR license or multi-state license to include AR)
• Degree from an accredited institution.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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