LPN - Day Shift for Patient Care & Procedures

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse position at Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR provides direct patient care under physician oversight and assists with procedures and front office duties.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an LPN license with CPR, and at least 2 years of interdisciplinary team experience; duties include vitals, patient prep, medication assistance, and scheduling procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR, required.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience working as a LPN on an interdisciplinary team, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
• Prepare patient for various procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed
• Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate
• Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
• Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed
• Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled date to the patient

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse position at Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR provides direct patient care under physician oversight and assists with procedures and front office duties.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an LPN license with CPR, and at least 2 years of interdisciplinary team experience; duties include vitals, patient prep, medication assistance, and scheduling procedures.