Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Hiring Incentive Available- Tyler Specialty Pulmonary

Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Hiring Incentive Available- Tyler Specialty Pulmonary at Christus Health summary:

Provides patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses in a pulmonary clinic setting, performing vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with exams and treatments. Handles clerical duties such as scheduling, phone communication, documentation, and inventory management while maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment. Administers medications and immunizations as ordered, adheres to healthcare protocols, and participates in ongoing training and meetings.

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, specimen collection, phlebotomy, medication administration, clinic support, patient documentation, scheduling, healthcare compliance