Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Texarkana, AR. This role involves close collaboration with Resident Physicians to ensure exceptional patient care and efficient clinic operations. The LPN will assist with patient preparation, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks, all while maintaining a patient-centered approach. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse and perform other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care

Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology is required.

Possess personal credibility.

Strong customer service orientation.

Working knowledge of computer equipment, applications, office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.

Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager, PCMH experience, and care management experience.

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in pediatrics

Obtains the patient's height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and chief complaint and records the data in the EMR.

Assist Resident Physician with patient assessment, testing and special procedures.

Assesses Arkansas Department of Health Immunization site every visit to assess patient possible need for immunizations. Nurses will also provide education for all vaccinations based on patient and/or parent need. Nurse will also document all vaccinations administration in the EMR and forward them to the designee to be entered into the state registry.

Disseminates educational materials and renders training to patients related to disease status or prevention.

Provides supportive testing related to patient visits as ordered by the Provider or per standing orders or protocol. (Collects laboratory specimens as ordered by physician.

Assists patients to laboratory and radiology for diagnostic testing.

Sets up equipment for testing or treatment that is to be performed by the Provider.

Assist physicians with procedures, i.e. pelvic exams and minor surgical procedures including but not limited to removal of ingrown toenails, removal of skin lesions and closure of minor lacerations.

Enter orders for labs, referrals, and testing as ordered by the Provider

Triage of urgent matters that occur in the clinical area.

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences