HOPD - RN OR LPN - PULMONARY MEDICINE

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Positions

Job Summary:

Provides prescribed medical treatment ordered by the physician, places in exam room obtaining vital signs and chief complaint, assists physicians and nurses as required. Serves as a mediator between physician and patient. Attendance is an essential function of this job.

Job Requirements - RN Candidates:

Education: Associates degree from an accredited two-year college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as acquired through orientation. Keyboarding skills required. Windows skills preferred. Ability to speak and hear clearly and effectively over the telephone.

Physical: This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job will require working under stress during emergency situations.

Job Summary - LPN Candidates:

Under the direct supervision of clinical supervisor or licensed physician, responsible for providing direct and/or indirect care to all patients visiting the clinic according to policy guidelines. Assists the clinical supervisor or licensed physician in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for the patients as appropriate. Documents condition, treatments, and care giving. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. Attendance is an essential function of this job.

Job Requirements - LPN Candidates:

Education: Current licensure or permit as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience: Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as acquired through orientation. Knowledge of computer software such as Windows, Office and internet use.

Physical: This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job will require working under stress during emergency situations.