Licensed Vocational Nurse – Clinic Care & Patient Flow

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) to provide bedside and clinic support under physician supervision. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and assist with examinations and procedures to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include medication administration, immunizations, patient communications, and basic clerical tasks. A valid LVN license and BLS are required to join a team focused on quality care in a clinic setting.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assists 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) certificate

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) to provide bedside and clinic support under physician supervision. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and assist with examinations and procedures to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include medication administration, immunizations, patient communications, and basic clerical tasks. A valid LVN license and BLS are required to join a team focused on quality care in a clinic setting.