Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Primary Family Med

CHRISTUS Health; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking an LPN to provide care under physician supervision across clinic patients. The role includes administering medications, obtaining vital signs, and supporting smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient education, and assistance with examinations, tests, and referrals. A valid LPN license in the state or compact is required along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• LPN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist with basic patient care duties.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders.
• Aide in patient flow and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Handle routine clerical tasks and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication with patients

Education

Certification (CERT)

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 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

Education/Skills

• CERT

Experience

• N/A

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time