Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Primary Family Medicine (Lindale)

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 the 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 appointments, 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 :
• CERT
• LVN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type : Full Time