Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Primary Clinic *Hiring Incentive Available*

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to support clinicians in a busy outpatient clinic. You will perform basic patient care, administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with patient flow and scheduling under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, room preparation, and clerical tasks. A state LPN license and BLS are required; a stable, patient-centered approach is essential in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• LPN license in state of employment or compact.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Meet competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under physician direction, perform basic patient care duties including vital signs and specimen collection.
• Assist with patient flow, scheduling tests, and medication refills.
• Administer medications/immunizations according to provider orders.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterile technique.
• Perform routine clerical duties and chart handling.
• Attend meetings and in-service training.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Immunizations

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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