Field LVN- Full Time

Description Summary : The LCSW / LPC plans, organizes,

and implements services for students and families, utilizing

individual and group work and referencing community resources as

needed. Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position

requires providing assistance in social services to students in a

manner that demonstrates an understanding of the

functional / developmental age of the individuals served. The

associate must be able to effectively work independent of direct

supervision. This position requires the full understanding and

active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St.

Frances Cabrini Health System. It is expected that the associate

demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate

shall support the CHRISTUS Health plan and the goals and direction

of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Responsibilities :

Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments

in accordance with nursing standards.

• Assists with the

preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment,

examination, and testing of patients.

reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to

providers.

are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely

flow of patients.

history and vitals. Prepares patients for physical exam. Instructs

patients in collection of samples and tests.

following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as

prescribed by applicable licensure / certification :

vital signs; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate

patient transfer to hospital and / or discharge; give telephone

call in provider approved prescription refills; specimen collection

perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administer

occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch / cane

walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with

plaster splint; apply moist heat and / or cold packs; administer

enema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratory

hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction

assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidal

dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer

rectal and / or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give

sublingual medications to adults and / or pediatric patients.

perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been

obtained : Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive

administer breathing treatment; give allergy / insulin / immunization

medications to adult and / or pediatric patients; give intramuscular

give injections Z track to adult patients.

following tasks after providing verification of completion of

assist / process biopsies; draw blood from portocath; assist

endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.

May administer IV push medications and / or add medications to IV

only after completion of special training and only under direct

supervision of licensed practitioner.

patient testing and admissions.

knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care.

Responds to incoming telephone calls and (per provider

instructions) calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.

provider and / or established protocol, instructs patients and / or

family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the

same.

prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination

results. Reviews patient’s tests and examination results with

provider; documents instructions and notifies patient.

patient files, records and other information in a professional

manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.

Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of

treatment areas.

committees as requested.

activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.

Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),

designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected

Health Information (PHI).

Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey

ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the

CHRISTUS Mission.

policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety,

environmental and infection control.

responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS

Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician

Group’s cultural diversity objectives.

CPG Service Guarantee.

Requirements : Master’s Degree in Social Work / Counseling or related

field is required. Actively pursuing supervision and certification

within a three-year period of hire date. At least two years of

experience, working with adolescence preferred. LCSW or LPC license

is required. Current BLS Card. Work Schedule : 4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type : Full Time