LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health • Sulphur Springs, TX

112d

About The Position

The position involves providing care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, adhering to established standards and practices. The role includes performing various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency requirements.

Requirements

• CERT LVN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of the physician, performs basic patient care duties including obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens (including phlebotomy specific to site).
• Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures.
• Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
• Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.
• Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
• Documents any information related to patient.
• Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
• Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Cleans equipment in accordance with policy.
• Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site) and maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.
• Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing, and the completion of routine forms.
• Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services