LPN job in Marshall TX

Nursing Care Provider

Job Description:

• Provides professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision.
• Collaborates with providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care.
• Performs general nursing care and 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.
• Manages appointment bookings and prioritizes patients in emergency situations to maintain timely flow.
• Greets patients, obtains well-documented history and vitals, and prepares for physical exams.
• Instructs patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Performs various tasks like obtaining vital signs, coordinating patient transfer, and administering medications as per licensure/certification.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Valid state license to practice nursing.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Professional Development:

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Additional Information:

• Full-time work type.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and follows guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Uses oral and written communication skills effectively and supports CHRISTUS Health's cultural diversity objectives.