PRN Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (FM)

Medical Associates of NWA•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The LPN/RN 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.

Requirements

Graduation certificate from accredited LPN or RN school of nursing
Active LPN or RN License

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist physician in setting up for procedures and exams, revising daily schedules; obtaining charts and charge tickets, locating lab tests and X-ray reports.
Assure patient health record is accurate and current.
Contact pharmacy to order new and refill prescriptions; notify patients.
Notify hospital or skilled nursing facility personnel of physicians orders.
Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures; notify patients of test results; schedule follow-up appointments as appropriate.
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Record health history and vital signs of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician.
Prepare/drape patient for exam; assist with procedures such as paps, sigmoids, etc.
Perform catheterizations, hemoccult tests, vision screenings; apply splints, Ace wraps; change dressings; remove sutures and staples.
Perform venipunctures and fingersticks; start or DC IV (if certified).
Collect specimens for lab and enter lab orders.
Document in EMR all transactions, phone conversations, and orders.
Administer antigens in correct dosages; observe patient for reactions.
Train patients in self-administration of insulin, when appropriate.
Keep test apparatus clean and filled; update and maintain procedure manuals.
Set up stock rooms; clean rooms between procedures.
Clean and sterilize equipment following procedures.
Order and maintain inventories of supplies and medications.
Ensure all medications (oral and parenteral) are current.
Collect data for Medicare wellness exams as needed.
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
Screen pharmaceutical representatives.
Collect and maintain patient information needed for ACO reporting.
Obtain ABN waivers as needed.
Precert procedures &/or test and do referrals when needed for managed care insurance.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
HSA or FSA options with medical insurance
Voluntary Aflac Accident and Critical Illness
Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
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
Corporate Discounts: MANA has partnerships with various local and nationwide retailers to provide discounts to you; Dell, ATT, Verizon, UARK Federal Credit Union, and many more!
One-On-One Training and Development: At time of hire with MANA, you will go through detailed training to ensure you are equipped with what you need for success in our clinics