Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery *Hiring Incentive Available*

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under supervision of physicians and RNs.

You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy if needed, assist with exams, administer medications, and help manage patient flow in the clinic. Strong teamwork and adherence to standards required. This full-time role offers regular daytime hours and opportunities for ongoing competency training.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• LPN license in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, including taking vital signs and collecting specimens.
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders.
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies, and maintain sterile technique.
• Support patient flow and document information in the medical record.
• Answer phone calls and schedule tests or pre-certifications.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medication administration

Clerical skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Responsibilities

• Meets the 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing
• LPN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time