Licensed Vocational Nurse - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Under supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides professional nursing care to clinic patients and works collaboratively with providers in a team setting to facilitate quality patient care. The role includes general nursing care, administering treatments, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, monitoring and reporting patient conditions, supporting patient flow and appointments, obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and instructing patients in sample collection and testing. Depending on licensure, certification, established procedures, and training, the nurse may perform a broad range of clinical tasks, including assessments, specimen collection, medication administration, respiratory care, wound care, screenings, patient education, and assistance with procedures. Additional tasks may be performed only after specified training or verification of special training, and IV push medications or medication additions to IVs require special training and direct supervision by a licensed practitioner. The position also supports patient testing and admissions, telephone communications and provider-approved prescription refills, patient and family instruction, care-plan updates, chart preparation and maintenance, result documentation and communication, and exam-room readiness. The nurse maintains confidentiality and follows applicable CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, safety and infection-control requirements, quality standards, and the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics. Participation in required meetings, committees as requested, and professional development is expected.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
LVN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to clinic patients and administer treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Assist with equipment preparation and support providers during patient treatments, examinations, and testing.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to medications or treatments to providers.
Oversee appointment bookings, prioritize patient preferences in emergencies, and maintain timely patient flow.
Greet patients, obtain and document histories and vital signs, and prepare patients for physical examinations.
Instruct patients in the collection of samples and performance of tests.
Perform clinical procedures and tasks as permitted by licensure, certification, established procedures, and applicable training.
Arrange patient testing and admissions as needed.
Respond to telephone calls and, per provider instructions, call in prescription refills and prescriptions to pharmacies.
Instruct patients and families about medications and treatments according to provider direction or established protocols, and document the instruction.
Formulate and update patient care plans.
Order, prepare, and inspect patient charts; post test and examination results; review results with providers; document instructions and notify patients.
Maintain patient files, records, and other information according to documentation policies and procedures.
Prepare exam rooms and restock treatment areas.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Participate in professional development and maintain professional licensure and affiliations.
Protect confidential information and follow HIPAA requirements for preventing or detecting unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
Follow CHRISTUS Physician Group policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
Carry out job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of cultural diversity objectives.
Support and adhere to the CPG Service Guarantee.
Perform other related work as required.