LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Blytheville, Arkansas

Full Time

East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Blytheville, Arkansas. The LPN works as part of a care team and assists the physicians; provide nursing and counseling skills to patients, and other procedures.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as an integral member of the healthcare team by providing direct patient care, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, educating patients, and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

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) 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.