LPN Outpatient Full-time
CHRISTUS Health

Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Primary Clinic

apartment CHRISTUS Health location_onShreveport, LA 71105, US
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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.
  • 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:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing 
  • LPN License in state of employment or compact
  • BLS

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time


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