Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support clinic operations under physician supervision. You will perform essential patient care tasks, obtain vitals, and assist with procedures while ensuring accurate documentation and smooth patient flow.

The role requires an LVN license, BLS, and ability to handle schedule flexibly as PRN coverage is needed across shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care duties under physician supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and collect specimens including phlebotomy.
• Assist providers and manage patient flow in clinic.
• Answer phone calls and document patient information.
• Assist with medication refills and immunizations per order.
• Restock exam rooms and maintain sterile technique.
• Schedule tests and manage results/pre-certification.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and attend trainings.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Telephone etiquette

Education

LVN license

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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed