Licensed Vocational Nurse - Acute Orthopedics

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Under supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides professional nursing care to clinic patients and collaborates with providers in a team setting to facilitate quality patient care. The role includes general nursing care, administering treatments in accordance with nursing standards, assisting providers during examinations and procedures, observing and reporting patient conditions and treatment responses, and supporting appointment scheduling and patient flow. The nurse greets patients, obtains histories and vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, and instructs them in sample collection and testing. Depending on licensure, established procedures, appropriate training, and special training, the position may perform a broad range of clinical tasks, including assessments, specimen collection, catheterization, screening and testing, medication administration, wound care, splinting, respiratory care, and assistance with procedures. Some tasks require direct supervision by a licensed practitioner. Additional duties include arranging tests and admissions, responding to telephone calls, processing provider-approved prescription refills, educating patients and families, updating care plans, maintaining and reviewing patient records and test results, preparing and restocking exam rooms, and following documentation, confidentiality, safety, infection-control, and quality-assurance policies. The incumbent participates in required meetings and professional development, maintains licensure and affiliations, and supports CHRISTUS Mission, ethics, cultural diversity objectives, and service standards. Other related work may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care and administer treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Assist providers with equipment preparation and during patient treatment, examination, and testing.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs or treatments to providers.
Oversee appointment bookings, prioritize emergency patient preferences, and maintain timely patient flow.
Greet patients, obtain histories and vital signs, prepare patients for physical examinations, and instruct them in sample collection and testing.
Perform clinical procedures as permitted by licensure, established procedures, and applicable training, including assessments, specimen collection, catheterization, screening, medication administration, wound care, splinting, and respiratory care.
Arrange patient testing and admissions and coordinate patient transfers or discharge when applicable.
Respond to telephone calls and, according to provider instructions, call in prescription refills and prescriptions to pharmacies.
Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment according to provider instructions 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 them with providers, document instructions, and notify patients.
Maintain patient files and records in accordance with documentation policies and procedures.
Prepare and restock exam rooms and treatment areas.
Attend required meetings, participate in committees as requested, and engage in professional development while maintaining professional licensure and affiliations.
Protect the confidentiality of protected health information and follow HIPAA requirements.
Follow CHRISTUS Physician Group policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental matters, and infection control.
Perform other related work as required.