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

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under supervision, including phlebotomy and assistance with examinations and procedures. The role involves ensuring smooth patient flow in the clinic and supporting providers throughout visits.

The ideal candidate will have an active LPN license, BLS certification, and experience with basic clinical tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, and medication administration.

Qualifications

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

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). 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.
• Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including locating patient charts, filing and completion of routine forms.
• Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Clerical tasks

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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