LPN, General Surgery Clinic

Freeman Health System; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick pay

Learning Center for Freeman Family

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our clinic in Arkansas. You will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, update records, and coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires AR LPN licensure, BLS certification within 30 days of start, and strong communication skills. A compact-state license is acceptable, with 6 months of clinic experience minimum; 1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold AR LPN license.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
• Preferred: 1 year clinic experience.
• Minimal: 6 months clinic experience.
• Proficient in patient data management and chart updates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the health team.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Assesses clinical needs of patients and updates records as needed.
• Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care.
• Maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Educates patient/family about procedures, medications, nutrition and health maintenance.
• Maintains exam rooms and ensures cleanliness; prepares supplies.
• Uses patient data management system to ensure accurate records and NHS interface.
• Documents chart changes and completes paperwork timely.
• Adheres to Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Communication

Clinical care coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AR

Compact state license acceptable

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

NHS interface

Clinic data management system

Job description

Our MissionTo improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.Schedule: Full-Time, Days (40 hours per week)What You’ll DoResponsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.RequirementsAHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.Current Practical Nurse license or current Practical Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.ResponsibilitiesProvides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assesses clinical needs of patient. Updates patient records as needed.Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment.Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.The clinic nurse assists physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Efficiently utilizes the clinics patient data management system (electronic or manual) to maintain accurate patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner.Screens patients for appropriate information to enter into the record, assuring chart is accurate and complete prior to date of appointment.Updates patient record information changes, using department charting guidelines.Completes paperwork accurately, completely and in a timely manner.Safely administers any medications using the 5 rights: prepares, gives, and documents medications and IV solutions.Maintains current medication profiles and documents medication profiles and documents medication instruction to patient/caregiver.Demonstrates population appropriate care and skill sets for all patient populations.Performs prescribed/ordered treatments timely and without errors.Complies with professional standards of practice and expected standards of care: Knows and adheres to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.Communicates pertinent data concerning the clients status and changes in plan of care with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care.Under minimum direction is responsible for: assessment, documentation, and disposition of all designated incoming ICD and Emergency telephone calls.Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.Performs other duties as assigned or requested.Education and ExperienceLicensed in AR - LPNMinimal: 6 months. Preferred: 1 year clinic experienceFreeman Perks and ProgramsFor eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!Health, vision, dental insuranceRetirement with employer matchWellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with ParticipationMilestone payments with longevity of employmentPaid time off (PTO)Sick payLearning Center designated only for Freeman Family membersPayroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.#LI-DNI