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

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under physician/ RN supervision in a clinic setting.

You will perform basic patient care tasks, obtain vital signs, collect specimens and assist with examinations, while maintaining a high standard of care and patient comfort.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, weighs patients, collects specimens and assists with examinations under physician direction.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to provider orders.
• Assists with patient flow, scheduling tests and documenting information; handles medication refills.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms; maintains sterile technique and universal protocol.
• Performs routine clerical duties and attends required meetings and trainings.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing

LPN License in state of employment or compact

BLS

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