LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Specialty ENT Audiology - HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE

CHRISTUS Health • Longview, TX

108d

About The Position

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Valid state license to practice nursing.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals.
• Prepares patients for physical exam.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• May perform various tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
• Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to HIPAA.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree