Licensed Vocational Nurse - Respiratory Therapy FT All Shifts

Nursing Care Provider

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

Job Description

• 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.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals.
• Prepares patients for physical exam.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• May perform various tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification, including obtaining/recording vital signs, performing initial assessments, coordinating patient transfers, and administering medications.
• May perform additional tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained, such as blood collection by lancet, pulse oximetry, and administering breathing treatments.
• May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy as per provider instructions.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
• Maintains 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.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to HIPAA, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group's cultural diversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing
• LVN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS certification

Work Schedule

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type

Full Time