Primary Care Assistant - LPN

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a compassionate LPN to support the Primary Care team in Fort Smith, AR. The role partners with providers to deliver safe, patient-centered care and improve outcomes in a primary care setting.

You will perform direct patient care, document accurately, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and work within your scope of practice. LPN licensure and graduation from an accredited PN program are required, with preferred experience in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN.
• Preferred healthcare experience in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving quality outcomes and support clinical operations.
• Perform tasks independently within scope of practice.
• Provide direct patient care and communicate with patients and staff.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation and maintain patient records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Self-direction

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Graduate of a practical nursing program

Job description

Role:

The Primary Care Patient Care LPN collaborates with providers and the care team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered primary care.

Responsibilities:

Assist in driving quality outcomes, support clinical operations, and perform tasks independently within scope of practice. Duties include direct patient care, communication, and ensuring accuracy in documentation.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, licensed as an LPN, with preferred healthcare experience in a primary care setting.

Skills and Abilities:

Teamwork, excellent communication, customer service orientation, organizational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and self-direction.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform physical movements like bending, kneeling, and reaching.