Licensed Practical Nurse (Medication Therapy)

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE. Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR has an immediate opening for a full-time LPN within our Medication Therapy Department. ABOUT OUR HEALTH SYSTEM. Ozarks Community Hospital is a safety-net healthcare provider headquartered in Gravette, Arkansas, serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. Our facilities include a hospital located in Gravette, Arkansas and a number of satellite clinics located in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Ozarks Community Hospital takes great pride in providing patients accredited Patient-Centered Medical Homes through a dozen rural health clinics and as part of a broader range of specialty services located in its two provider-based clinics in Gravette, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. Specialty clinic services include Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Diabetes Care, Hepatitis C, Urology, Geriatrics, Pain Management, and the FLAG (Fatty Liver and Goals) Clinic. Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Up to 3.5 weeks of possible PTO first year (40-hour work week)
• 401k with company match

Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and reporting to the Outpatient Services Manager, plays a vital role in the management of all nursing aspects within the Medication Therapy department. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care services that address the psychosocial, physical, and general care needs of patients, ensuring effective communication with patients, their families, and the broader healthcare team. Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Arkansas or Compact Licensure State.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Current ACLS certification upon hire or ACLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at the next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current ACLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer