LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Tyler Float Pool - PRN at CHRISTUS Health
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:
- CERT
- LVN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Typical mid-level pay: $62k for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses nationally
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