What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Forrest City, Arkansas
Full Time
East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our School-Based Health Center located in Forrest City, Arkansas. The School-Based Health Center provides accessible healthcare services to students, helping remove barriers to care and supporting student health, wellness, and academic success.
The LPN works as an integral member of the healthcare team by providing direct patient care to children and adolescents, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, administering medications and immunizations, educating students and families, and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in a school-based setting.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of students while collaborating with healthcare providers, school personnel, parents, and community partners.
About Our School-Based Health Center
East Arkansas Family Health Center's School-Based Health Center is committed to improving access to healthcare for students by providing comprehensive primary care services in a convenient school setting. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles, address acute and chronic health concerns, provide preventive care, and help students stay healthy and ready to learn.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.
Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and Career
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization
- Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs
- Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage
Time Off
- Generous PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday
- Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month
Financial & Professional Growth
- Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year
- Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development
Work Environment
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare patient to be seen by physician, assist in necessary procedures; prepare and administer solutions and medications upon order of physicians.
- Assist with exams and special procedures; irrigate, clean and dress wounds.
- Follow standing orders to initiate and schedule routine and preventative screenings.
- Participate in monthly clinical staff meeting and quality improvement practices as well as participate in daily team huddles and communicate concerns or necessary information to the care team.
- Document patient information in EMR based on Patient Care: General Procedure’s guidelines.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one.
- Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Ability to provide patient education and reinforce provider instructions.
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience in primary care, family practice, community health, or outpatient clinical settings preferred but not required.
- Experience in women's health, OB/GYN, prenatal care, family practice, community health, or outpatient clinical settings preferred but not required.
- Experience assisting with gynecological exams, prenatal visits, and women's health education is a plus.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday
- Occasional Saturday coverage may be required from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday shifts are scheduled in advance and shared among clinical staff as needed
Salary : $20 - $25