LPN, General Surgery Clinic

Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days (40 hours per week)

What You’ll Do
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning,   implementation   and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care based on   established   clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.
Current Practical Nurse license or current Practical Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.

Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assesses clinical needs of   patient . Updates patient records as needed.

Demonstrates   responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment.

Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains   two way   communication with peers, staff,   physicians   and administration.

Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the   appropriate chain   of command.

The clinic nurse   assists   physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff in coordinating patient care and functions as   primary   liaison between patients,   staff   and physicians.

Maintains   exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness. Prepares   list   of medical supplies needed.

Administers prescribed medication and treatments   in accordance with   nursing standards. Educates   patient /family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.   Efficiently   utilizes   the   clinics   patient data management system (electronic or manual) to   maintain   accurate   patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner.

Screens patients for appropriate information to enter into the record, assuring chart is accurate and complete prior to date of appointment.

Updates patient record information changes, using department charting guidelines.

Completes paperwork accurately, completely and   in a timely manner .

Safely administers any medications using the 5 rights: prepares, gives, and documents medications and IV solutions.

Maintains current medication profiles and documents medication profiles and documents medication instruction to patient/caregiver.

Demonstrates population   appropriate care   and skill   sets   for all patient populations.

Performs prescribed/ordered   treatments timely   and without errors.

Complies with   professional standards of practice and expected standards of care: Knows and adheres to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.

Communicates pertinent data concerning the   clients   status and changes in plan of care with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care.
Under minimum direction   is responsible for : assessment, documentation, and disposition of all designated incoming ICD and Emergency telephone calls.

Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.

Actively   participates   in the development and implementation of process improvements.

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience
Licensed in AR - LPN
Minimal: 6 months. Preferred: 1 year clinic experience

Freeman Perks and Programs

- For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

- Health, vision, dental insurance

- Retirement with employer match

- Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

- Milestone payments with longevity of employment

- Paid time off  (PTO)

- Sick pay

- Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

- Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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