Physician Practice LPN

NARMC; Greenville (TX, SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team in Texas. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will administer medications, assist with examinations, and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals. Your expertise in triaging patients and performing basic procedures will be invaluable, as will your commitment to maintaining high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN school with current Arkansas LPN licensure.
• Must maintain BLS certification and have clinical rotation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and administer medications under supervision.
• Triage patients and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and manage supply stock.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Triage

Customer Service

Record Keeping

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of a registered nurse or team leader, provides general nursing care to patients. Attends to the general health care and comfort of the patient; observes and records treatment and patient progress and reports to practitioner patient’s condition or reaction. Administers prescribed medications. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Performs clerical nursing duties such as, but not limited to, patient referral scheduling, pharmacy coordination, and prior authorizations. Refills medications as necessary or instructed by provider. Triages patients for appropriate treatment, provides education to the patient in regards to condition. Makes patient phone calls in regards to diagnostic testing results, laboratory results, or patient questions. Maintains clean rooms. May perform CLIA waived laboratory procedures, EKGs, and PFTs.

Responsibilities

• Triage, medication reconciliation, meets quality measures, CC, immunizations, preventative health maintenance on each patient.
• Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications.
• Dresses wounds and incisions, removes simple sutures and staples and other minor procedures as supervision allows.
• Interprets provider staff instructions to patient.
• Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of the patient.
• Maintains stock of supplies.
• May conduct specified lab tests, perform electrocardiograms, or pulmonary function testing.
• Maintains patient rooms, ensuring cleanliness and stocking at a level preferred by provider.

Qualifications

Required

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing. Current Arkansas LPN licensure from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Experience: Completion of clinical rotation.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must maintain BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Computer proficiency. Excellent customer service. Must adhere to and support the Mission, Vision, Values of NARMC and adhere to its Standards of Behavior.