LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Shreveport Specialty Gastroenterology

About the Role

Provides care under 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 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.
• Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
• Answers phone/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 the 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 the supply department (specific to site) and maintains sterile technique utilizing 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

• Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (CERTLPN) License in state of employment or compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Schedule

8AM - 5PM, Monday through Friday.

Work Type

Full Time