Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery *Hiring Incentive Available*

About the role

Provides care under the supervision of a 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
  • Collecting specimens, including phlebotomy (specific to site)
• Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures.
• Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
• Answers phone and records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient-related calls.
• Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
• Documents any information related to patient care.
• 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

Schedule

• 8AM - 5PM, Monday–Friday

Work Type

• Full Time