What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (UC) position at Medical Associates of NWA?
Overview
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics; participates in the organization and management of the physicians' practice.
About MANA Urgent CareMANA Urgent Care provides medical care to Northwest Arkansas seven days a week from 7 am to 7 pm at two locations in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Our Urgent Care clinics offer a convenient, less costly alternative to the emergency room when you need medical care fast. Our clinics are staffed by MANA physicians focused on providing quality, convenient care to people in Northwest Arkansas.
About MANA Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.
- Personalized environment
- Quality patient experiences
- Physicians that care for your wholistic well-being
- A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career
What We OfferAt MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:
- Comprehensive Benefits –
- Medical & dental
- 401(K) match and profit sharing
- Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
- Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
- One-On-One Training and Development
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Solicit information regarding the nature of the patients visit; observe and record vital signs
- Set up as directed for procedures and exams; assist physician as needed
- Perform EKGs, vision, and hearing screens, nebulizer treatments, change dressing, remove suture and staples as needed
- Perform lab tests as directed
Qualifications
- Graduation certificate from accredited LPN school of nursing
- 12 – 18 months related experience and/or training
- LPN License
- Bilingual, preferred
- EMR Experience, preferred
- Prior Urgent Care experience, preferred
