Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Float Position *Hiring Incentive Available*

CHRISTUS Health; Kirkwood (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Kirkwood, Texas to provide care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting in patient examinations, documenting patient information, and assisting with medication administration.

This full-time role demands a graduate from an accredited nursing school, an LVN license, and BLS certification. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• Valid LVN License in Texas or compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care duties including obtaining vital signs and collecting specimens.
• Support providers in examination and treatment of patients.
• Document any information related to patient.
• Administer medications/immunizations as per provider order.
• Perform clerical duties like locating patient charts and completing routine forms.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing

LVN License in state of employment or compact

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

Provides care under the supervision of a 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 and 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, and orders stock supplies from supply department. 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 and 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 certification.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time