Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurosciences Pain Management

Job Details

Job Location:

Fayetteville, AR 72703
Education Level: LPN License - Unencumbered

Job Shift: Days
Job Category:
Nursing Services

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;
Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;
Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;
Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care.

• Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history and medications while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
• Perform any necessary CLIA-waived tests
• Clean room after patient use
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked with appropriate materials
• Appropriately process soiled instruments
• Respond timely to patient messages and inquiries
• Obtain insurance prior authorizations for consultation and/or imaging, as needed
• Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate
• Coordinate any appointment and/or procedures with other providers or facilities, as necessary
• Assist front office staff with daily operations, as needed

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR, required.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a nursing role, preferred.

This position will spend 50% of the time standing and/or walking frequent short distances and 40% of time sitting in a standard office environment for data input and 10% of time reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or squatting.