Licensed Vocational Nurse - Acute MedSurgical D

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to clinic patients and collaborates with providers within the team to facilitate quality patient care. Performs general nursing care and administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Supports patient examinations, treatment, testing, documentation, communication, and clinic operations, carrying out duties within established procedures and applicable licensure or certification. Some clinical tasks require appropriate or special training and, for IV push medications or adding medications to IVs, direct supervision by a licensed practitioner. The role also supports appointment scheduling, patient flow, patient and family education, test-result communication, care planning, chart and supply preparation, and coordination of testing, admissions, transfers, and discharges. The incumbent follows CHRISTUS Physician Group policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements, safety and infection-control standards, quality assurance, and the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics. Participates in required meetings, committees as requested, and professional development, and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients and administer treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatment, examinations, and testing.
Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs or treatments to providers.
Oversee appointment bookings, prioritize emergency preferences, and maintain timely patient flow.
Greet patients, obtain and document histories and vital signs, and prepare patients for physical examinations.
Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests.
Perform clinical tasks as permitted by established procedures, licensure or certification, and any required training. Tasks may include patient assessment, transfers and discharge coordination, telephone triage and orders, specimen collection, catheterization, screenings, medication administration, wound care, respiratory care, and assisting with procedures.
Arrange patient testing and admissions as needed.
Respond to telephone calls and, according to provider instructions, call in prescription refills and prescriptions to pharmacies.
Instruct patients and families about medication and treatment according to provider direction or established protocol, 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 examination rooms, including restocking treatment areas.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Participate in professional development and maintain professional licensure and affiliations.
Follow HIPAA policies to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of protected health information and maintain strict confidentiality.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form in a manner consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
Follow established policies and procedures for quality assurance, safety, environmental matters, and infection control.
Carry out responsibilities consistently with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and support cultural diversity objectives.
Support and adhere to the CPG Service Guarantee.
Perform other related work as required.