LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Specialty OrthopedicSurgery - Full Time

Description Summary : 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.

Responsibilities : 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 the

following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as

prescribed by applicable licensure / certification : Obtain / record

vital signs; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate

patient transfer to hospital and / or discharge; give telephone

• orders; accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage;

call in provider approved prescription refills; specimen collection

perform Snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administer

occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch / cane

walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with

plaster splint; apply moist heat and / or cold packs; administer

enema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratory

hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction

assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidal

dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer

rectal and / or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give

sublingual medications to adults and / or pediatric patients. May

perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been

obtained : Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive

administer breathing treatment; give allergy / insulin / immunization

medications to adult and / or pediatric patients; give intramuscular

give injections Z track to adult patients. May perform the

following tasks after providing verification of completion of

assist / process biopsies; draw blood from portocath; assist

endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.

May administer IV push medications and / or add medications to IV

only after completion of special training and only under direct

supervision of licensed practitioner. May make arrangements for

patient testing and admissions. May be required to have a working

knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care. Responds

to incoming telephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls

in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy. Per provider and / or

established protocol, instructs patients and / or family with regard

to medication and treatment 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 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(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 : Education / Skills Graduate from an

accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.

Experience Previous medical office experience preferred. Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications Valid state license to practice

nursing. Current BLS certification through the American Heart

Association or the American Red Cross Work Schedule : 8AM - 5PM

Monday-Friday Work Type : Full Time