Licensed Practical Nurse in Marianna, Arkansas at LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC

Job Summary

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a medical provider and registered nurse, ensuring patient comfort and safety within the clinic environment.

General Accountabilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Assesses patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists providers during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• Answers patients' calls and determines how to assist them.
• Provides basic patient care or treatments.
• Works as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Collects samples, such as blood and urine from patients, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepares patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in nursing
• Experience: LPN license with 1-2 years of related experience

Skills

• Service orientation
• Active listening
• Coordination
• Monitoring