Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Nursing Float Pool*Hiring Incentive Available*

Christus Health; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Sulphur Springs, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide basic patient care under physician supervision. The role includes taking vital signs, collecting specimens (phlebotomy where required), and supporting providers with examinations and patient flow.

You will handle phone calls, scheduling, documentation, medications, immunizations, and maintain clean exam rooms while adhering to safety and universal protocols. Strong clerical skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

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

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 obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens (including phlebotomy at site). Assists providers in examinations and treatments and with patient flow.
• Answers phone messages and assists providers with patient-related calls.
• Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
• Documents patient information accurately.
• Assists with medication refills.
• Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms; cleans equipment per policy; orders stock supplies from the supply department.
• Performs routine clerical duties (locating charts, filing, completing forms).
• Attends meetings and in-service trainings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing

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 the 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 the 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 the 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 completing 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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time