Clinic LVN: Patient Care, Lab & Procedures

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support physicians and nurses in delivering patient care in a clinic setting. Under supervision, you will obtain vital signs, assist with examinations, administer medications and immunizations, and help manage patient flow.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, LVN license valid in Texas (or compact), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• 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, but not limited to, 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. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.
• Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.
• Assists in scheduling test appointment, 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 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.

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support physicians and nurses in delivering patient care in a clinic setting. Under supervision, you will obtain vital signs, assist with examinations, administer medications and immunizations, and help manage patient flow.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, LVN license valid in Texas (or compact), and BLS certification.