Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Endocrinology

Christus Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a part-time Licensed Vocational Nurse to support physicians in a clinic setting under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with examinations and procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a practical nursing diploma, an active LVN license in Texas, and BLS. You will document patient information, administer medications, and help with scheduling and test results in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under physician direction, perform basic patient care duties: obtain vital signs, weigh patients, collect specimens, assist with examinations and procedures, and manage patient flow.
• Answer phone messages and assist providers with patient calls.
• Schedule tests, coordinate results and pre-certification.
• Document patient information accurately.
• Assist with medication refills.
• Administer medications/immunizations per provider orders.
• Clean and restock exam rooms; maintain sterile technique and universal protocols.
• Perform routine clerical duties: locate charts, file, complete forms.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Education

Practical nursing diploma

LVN license

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

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

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

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Part Time