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Who we are:
At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness! Our approach is to inspire our patients and clients to lead a healthy life so they can spend their time, talent and resources on living! We are headquartered in Mexico, MO and currently serve the Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties. We employ close to 200 people at our 5 locations.
Job position description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. As an LPN, you will play a crucial role in providing a variety of patient care activities including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education, and evaluation in our primary care clinic. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various providers and families will contribute to delivering high-quality care. Arthur Center Community Health is committed to providing exceptional physical and mental health services to our community and in our Primary Care Clinic, you can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment by physicians and mid-level providers by obtaining and documenting health history, medication reconciliation, health risk factors, taking vital signs and assessing patient needs using EMR.
- Complete nursing tasks as assigned. Tasks will include but are not limited to: refilling medications per provider orders, completing medication prior authorizations, point of care testing, injections, obtaining various samples, assisting patients with patient assistance paperwork.
- Triages and responds to patient communication following established protocols.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and understands HIPAA requirements.
- Administer prescribed medications as needed.
- Performs various Point of Care testing as needed
- Maintains sample medication records in accordance with accreditation requirements.
- Prepares and maintains clinical equipment and stocks rooms with medical supplies as indicated to ensure availability.
- Provides education to patients on various diseases and treatment strategies in accordance with orders.
- Assures that clinical areas are clean and safe and that processes assure the safety of patients from cross contamination.
- Assist patients in accessing lab testing, medications, specialty care and social services necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Treats patients, family members, and other staff with dignity and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Most possess a certificate from a Practical Nursing program.
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Missouri.
Top benefits or perks:
As an employee at Arthur Center, you’ll enjoy:
- Collaborative work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- 9 paid vacation days
- PTO
