Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Specialty Urology

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Provides care to clinic patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurses, in accordance with established standards and practices. Performs laboratory procedures when necessary and within demonstrated competency. The role supports patient care and clinic operations in a specialty urology setting.

Requirements

Current LVN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Under physician direction, perform basic patient care duties, including obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens, including phlebotomy where applicable to the site.
Assist providers with patient examinations, treatment, and procedures.
Assist with patient flow through the clinic.
Answer phones, record phone messages, and assist providers with patient-related calls.
Assist with scheduling test appointments, communicating results, and pre-certification.
Document information related to patients.
Assist providers with medication refills.
Administer medications and immunizations according to provider orders.
Clean and restock examination rooms and clean equipment in accordance with policy.
Order stock supplies from the supply department where applicable to the site.
Maintain sterile technique and use universal protocol.
Perform routine clerical duties, including locating patient charts, filing, and completing routine forms.
Attend and complete required meetings and in-service training.
Perform other duties as assigned.