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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Baptist Health Urgent Care

Urgent Team, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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About Baptist Health Urgent Care Baptist Health Urgent Care, with 23 locations in Arkansas, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Baptist Health Urgent Care’s convenient, walk‑in centers offer a range of healthcare services, including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health, and wellness care. Centers are open seven days a week: Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. All centers are Accredited Care Centers per the Urgent Care Association.

Job Summary The LPN will greet patients, activate patient files, and support patients and medical staff. Full‑time team members work a rotating 36‑40 hour / week schedule, consisting of 12‑hour weekday shifts and every‑other weekend. PRN team members are scheduled on an as‑needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure; recording health history and noting abnormal conditions for the physician; instructing patients on sample collection and tests; obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.

Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid‑level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing.

Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by the physician, and observing, recording, and reporting patient reactions to drugs and treatments.

Ensuring accurate and timely chart entries; forwarding charts as appropriate; maintaining patient files, records, and other information.

Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments; arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre‑authorizations when directed by the provider.

Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports.

Notifying patients of test results and follow‑up appointments.

Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.

Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.

Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions.

Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.

Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.

Keeping an accurate and up‑to‑date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.

Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies.

Maintaining up‑to‑date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.

Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician; triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Minimum of two years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.

Must be licensed as an LPN in accordance with state regulations.

Full‑time Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision options

Retirement savings plans

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

PRN Benefits

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company contribution

No‑cost office visits and generous discounts on some billable services

Position Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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