Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse - Longview Family Medicine - Hiring Incentive Available

Nursing Position

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, administering breathing treatments, and giving injections.
• May perform tasks after providing verification of completion of special training, including blood collection venipuncture and assisting with biopsies.
• May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy per provider instructions.
• Instructs patients and/or family regarding medication and treatment per provider protocol and documents the same.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination results. Reviews patient's tests and examination results with provider; documents instructions and notifies patient.
• 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 Health guidelines related to HIPAA, designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health's cultural diversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

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.

Work Type

Full Time