Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (Peds)

Overview : \n\nNWA Pediatrics is currently in search of a nurse who is seeking part-time and / or PRN hours. The position would require working two or three night clinics per week (5 : 00pm to 7 : 00pm) and around two Saturdays per month (8 : 00am to 11 : 00am).\n\nApplicant must love working with kids, awesome Pediatricians, amazing nurses and wonderful PCA's. Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, be self-motivated and have a pleasant personality.\n\nThe Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse 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 physician's practice.\n\nAbout Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics\n\nNorthwest Arkansas Pediatrics, a MANA Clinic, is committed to providing excellent, compassionate care to children and their families. Our pediatricians and staff have 30 years of experience caring for children. Drs. Joe T. Robinson and Terry Payton founded the Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic in 1983 to provide comprehensive care for children from infancy to adolescence. Today, NWAP has 20 board certified pediatricians on staff and locations in Fayetteville and Pinnacle Hills.\n\nAbout MANA\n\nMedical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women's health and an array of specialists and advanced health services. MANA clinics are independent, physician-owned practices. As a physician-owned practice, our physicians can focus on compassionate, quality, patient care, and retain the quality, personal clinic environment. Physicians make decisions that shape excellent patient care in our practices. By working together, MANA physicians can responsibly manage the costs associated with health care, improve our practice efficiencies, and enhance overall care for patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAt MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day following 60 days of continuous employment. Below are some of our various benefit offerings : \n

• Comprehensive Benefits –\n
• Medical & dental\n
• 401(K) match and profit sharing\n
• Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment\n
• Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits\n
• Corporate Discounts : MANA has partnerships with various local and nationwide retailers to provide discounts to you; Dell, ATT, Verizon, and many more!\n
• 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\n\nHow to Apply\n\nTo apply for a position at any MANA Clinic, you must complete a MANA employment application. Applicants may list the position(s) they are interested in applying on the application and only need to complete one application.\n\nApplications are reviewed by the Human Resources Department at the MANA Administrative Office and are shared with the clinic managers. Applications are kept in our database for managers to review for six (6) months. MANA is an equal opportunity employer.\n\nResponsibilities : \n
• Assist physician; set up for procedures and exams; revising daily schedules; locating lab tests and other reports for the physician to review\n
• Contact pharmacy to order new, refill and correct prescriptions; notify patients; document appropriately\n
• Notify hospital when admitting patients and send physician's orders\n
• Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures; notify patients of test results; schedule follow-up appointments as appropriate\n
• Review and administer vaccinations and medications ordered by the physicians\n
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow. Return phone calls in a timely manner; answer urgent phone calls as needed\n\nQualifications : \n
• Graduation certificate from accredited LPN or RN school of nursing\n
• 12 – 18 months related experience and / or training encouraged, but not required\n
• Current State License\n
• Current CPR Certification