Clinic Nurse-PRN

ARcare; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ARcare is seeking a Clinic Nurse for a PRN‑as needed, part‑time hourly position in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Travel is 15% and the role supports providers in delivering primary healthcare to patients within a team setting.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN or RN license and can manage a diverse patient population. The position requires strong communication, punctuality, and the ability to stay on schedule, with duties spanning medication administration, vital signs, patient preparation, and care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe patients, chart and report changes, and take appropriate action.
• Administer medications or start IV fluids and document times and amounts.
• Measure and record vital signs including BP, temperature, height, weight.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments as part of the health care team.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures.
• Assist in coordinating transitions of care across settings.
• Educate patients about health maintenance and healthy behaviors.

Skills

Strong communication

Punctuality

Stay on schedule

Education

High school

LPN or RN degree

Job description

• Job Category Clinic Services
• Employee Type PART TIME HOURLY
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Job Title: Clinic Nurse Job Type: PRN-as needed Travel: 15%

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.

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.