Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Tyler Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Tyler Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Health summary :

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses in a cardiothoracic surgery clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with patient examinations, handling clerical duties, and administering medications. The position requires a valid LVN license and focuses on delivering high-quality care while maintaining clinic standards and protocols.

Description

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 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.
• 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

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Licensed Vocational Nurse, patient care, cardiothoracic surgery, vital signs, clinical procedures, medication administration, healthcare, clinic operations, BLS certification, patient flow