Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Primary Pediatric

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 the completion of routine forms.

Attends / completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements : CERT

LVN License in the state of employment or compact

BLS

Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type : Full Time