Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Summary

The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files, and providing support to patients and medical staff at Washington Regional Urgent Care in Mountain Home, AR.

• Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure; recording health history and noting abnormal conditions for physicians.
• Instructing patients on collection of necessary samples and tests; obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.
• Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid‑level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physicians, and observing, recording, and reporting patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
• Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate; maintaining patient files, records, and other information.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments, arranging referrals to specialists, and obtaining pre‑authorizations when directed by the provider.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports; notifying patients of test results and follow‑up appointments.
• Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
• Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Instructing patients and families regarding medications, treatment, and discharge instructions.
• Assisting the provider with physical exams and preparing for physicals.
• Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
• Keeping an accurate, up‑to‑date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.
• Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies; maintaining up‑to‑date stock and monitoring medical equipment.
• Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician; triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

Full‑time team members work a rotating 36–40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12‑hour weekday shifts and every‑other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as‑needed basis.

• A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting (preferred).
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• And more.

• Competitive salary.
• 401K plan with company contribution.
• No‑cost office visits and generous discounts on some billable services.

Washington Regional Urgent Care, now with seven locations in Northwest Arkansas, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Washington Regional Urgent Care’s convenient, walk‑in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care.

The centers are open seven days a week:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, our Rogers‑West Walnut location is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. All Washington Regional Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association that recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.