LPN, General Surgery Clinic

freemanhealth

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Sick pay

Wellness program with discounts

Learning Center for Freeman Family

Payroll deduction at Freeman locations

Job summary

Freeman Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time clinic role in Bentonville, AR. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to nursing standards, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, accurate charting, medication administration, and maintaining a clean, stocked exam environment. AR license required, BLS, and clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.
Current Practical Nurse license in AR; compact-state license acceptable if residing in compact state.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards.
Assesses clinical needs and updates patient records as needed.
Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians and administration.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards.
Maintains exam rooms and prepares necessary medical supplies.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Clinical documentation

Medication administration

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license AR (or compact)

Tools

NHS interface

Electronic health records

Job description

Our Mission

To 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 Do

Responsible 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.

Requirements

AHA 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.

Responsibilities

Provides 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 Experience

Licensed in AR - LPN

Minimal: 6 months. Preferred: 1 year clinic experience

Freeman Perks and Programs

For 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!