Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Texarkana Primary Family MED

Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Texarkana Primary Family MED at Christus Health summary:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with examinations and treatments, administering medications, and performing clerical duties. The LVN also manages patient flow, schedules appointments, maintains clinic cleanliness, and supports provider communication and documentation.

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:

• 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 Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

Licensed Vocational Nurse, patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, medication administration, clinic support, patient scheduling, medical documentation, immunizations, healthcare assistance