License Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

West Memphis, Arkansas

Full Time

East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Women's Health Center in West Memphis, Arkansas. Our Women's Health Center provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for women through every stage of life, including preventive care, gynecological services, prenatal and postpartum care, family planning, and women's wellness services.

The LPN or RN will work closely with providers and other members of the care team to support women's healthcare needs by providing direct patient care, patient education, clinical support, and assistance with examinations and procedures. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of women in our community while working in a specialized outpatient women's health setting.

About Our Women's Health Center

East Arkansas Family Health Center's Women's Health Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of women. Our team focuses on preventive care, reproductive health, prenatal and postpartum services, routine gynecological care, and patient education to help women achieve their best possible health outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.

Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and Career

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization
• Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs
• Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage

Time Off

• Generous PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday
• Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month

Financial & Professional Growth

• Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year
• Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development

Work Environment

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patient to be seen by physician, assist in necessary procedures; prepare and administer solutions and medications upon order of physicians.
• Assist with exams and special procedures; irrigate, clean and dress wounds.
• Follow standing orders to initiate and schedule routine and preventative screenings.
• Participate in monthly clinical staff meeting and quality improvement practices as well as participate in daily team huddles and communicate concerns or necessary information to the care team.
• Document patient information in EMR based on Patient Care: General Procedure’s guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to provide patient education and reinforce provider instructions.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, community health, or outpatient clinical settings preferred but not required.
• Experience in women's health, OB/GYN, prenatal care, family practice, community health, or outpatient clinical settings preferred but not required.
• Experience assisting with gynecological exams, prenatal visits, and women's health education is a plus.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.