Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurosciences Pain Management (Full-time, Monday - Friday, Days)
NWA Neurosciences Pain Mgmt - Fayetteville, AR 72703
Overview
Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level LPN License - Unencumbered Category Nursing Services
Description
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.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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.
Work Environment: 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurosciences Pain Management (Full-time, Monday - Friday, Days) in fayetteville at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,520–$80,600
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$80,600 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.