Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery at Christus Health summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides patient care under physician or RN supervision in an orthopedic surgery clinic, including vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with treatments and procedures. The role includes clerical tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and supply management, while maintaining sterile techniques and patient flow. The LVN also administers medications and immunizations as ordered and supports providers with patient communications and medication refills.

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:

• 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 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.
• leans 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 Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Specimen Collection, Medication Administration, Patient Scheduling, Phlebotomy, Healthcare Support, Clinical Assistance