Pafford Health Services are seeking to hire an LPN
to work in our Pafford Medical Clinic-Hope AR 

Job Description:
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.  Interacts with patients and
records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including 
pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respirations.  Responsible for providing routine care for patients,
and communicates changes in patient behavior or health status to nurses, physicians and family members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data within EMR
 Take vitals, administer hearing and vision screens
 Administer medication, including childhood vaccinations, allergy injections
 Supervise nurse assistants and/or students and provide them with appropriate tasks
 Manage and assist front desk personnel duties
 Take instruction from and report updates to APRN/overseeing physician
 Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile
 Follow state and federal mandated standards and procedures
 Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
 Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)
 Knowledge of medical terminology
 Ability to work independently and with a group
 Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
 Thorough knowledge of clinic practices

Education and Experience Requirements:
 Completed state-approved LPN education program; current LPN license to practice
 Valid CPR certification
 Previous clinical and/or healthcare experience
 Understanding of healthcare state standards and procedures
 High level of patience, empathy and compassion
 Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail
 Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

 Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and
   other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity
   standards.
 Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and
    local standards.
 The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
    vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 Work may require sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching,
    and other physical exertion.
 Must be able to talk, listen and communicate clearly.
 Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and
   operate a motor vehicle.

Travel Time: Negligible

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills
and physical demands required of personnel so classified.