LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Tyler Specialty Behavioral Health

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Provides care for clinic patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, following established standards and practices. Performs laboratory procedures when necessary and within demonstrated competency. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including assisting providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, medications, and patient-related calls.

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.
• 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 according to policy.
• Order stock supplies from the supply department where applicable.
• Maintain sterile technique and use universal protocol.
• Perform assigned 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed