Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse; LPN​/LVN - PRN

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - PRN

STGi is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at Twin Lakes Plaza Suite 331, 759 Hwy 62 East, Mountain Home, AR 72653.

The general duty of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of the CBOC Clinic Manager, PACT Provider and STGi Program Manager.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols and state regulations.
• Works with the PACT team to check‑in/check‑out patients.
• Participates in all staff meetings and PACT huddles.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Performs a range of nursing procedures including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
• Prepares patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the Primary Care Provider and RN Care Manager upon request.
• Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Assists support staff as needed.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Assists in maintaining the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
• Documents all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site‑specific VAMC for compliance of the Directors Performance Measures.
• Assists in scheduling patients for initial and follow‑up appointments in accordance with VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
• Assures patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Provides health educational materials and resources to patients and their families.
• Participates in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between STGi, subcontractors, and the VAMC.
• Assists in ensuring all required reports are completed accurately.
• Assists the CBOC Clinic Manager and other staff in maintaining clinic compliance with all federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and subcontractor safety and operational regulations.
• Assists the RN Care Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait‑time documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and supports patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Applies basic customer‑service techniques, cultural diversity and age‑specific characteristics.
• Documents patient reminders, clinical reminders and closes encounters, answering questions, and performs other duties as needed to ensure a beneficial visit.
• Makes follow‑up visits.
• Provides general clerical/administrative coordination work for the unit.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Prefer one to three years of current clinical experience in an outpatient or hospital setting (Medical‑Surgical, ICU, ER or similar).
• Knowledge of basic and complex methods for coordinating and scheduling clinical care.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomical variations.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow orders and work under close supervision while demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Ability to provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Ability to provide educational material to patients and/or families regarding safe home health care activities.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in…