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    Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse - Tyler, United States - Christus Health

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    Summary:

    Under supervision, the incumbent of this position providesprofessional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaborativelywith the providers within the team setting to facilitate qualitycare for the patient.

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs general nursing care to patients.Administers treatments in accordance with nursingstandards.
    • Assists with the preparation ofequipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, andtesting of patients.
    • Observes, records, andreports patients' condition and reaction to drugs or treatments toproviders.
    • Oversees appointment bookings andensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.Maintains timely flow of patients.
    • Greetspatients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Preparespatients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection ofsamples and tests.
    • May perform the followingtasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribedby applicablelicensure/certification:
    • Obtain/record vitalsigns; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patienttransfer to hospital and/or discharge; give telephone orders;accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call inprovider approved prescription refills; specimen collectionincluding stool and urine midstream; catheterize patient;indwelling catheter urine collection; obtain throat culture;pregnancy testing; administer urine dip; obtain wound culture;perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administeroptic/otic meds; assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection;occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch/canewalking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist withplaster splint; apply moist heat and/or cold packs; administerenema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratoryhygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suctionand/or infant suction bulb; wound care; apply sterile dressing;assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidaldressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administerrectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, givesublingual medications to adults and/or pediatricpatients.
    • May perform the following tasks onlyif appropriate training has beenobtained:
    • Blood collection by lancet; pulseoximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and/or staple removal; earirrigation; administer breathing treatment; giveallergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult and/or pediatricpatients; give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections toadult and/or pediatric patients; give injections Z track to adultpatients.
    • May perform the following tasksafter providing verification of completion of specialtraining:
    • Blood collection venipuncture;audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administerelectrical stimulation; assist/process biopsies; draw blood fromportocath; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids andmonitor IV fluids.
    • May administer IV pushmedications and/or add medications to IV only after completion ofspecial training and only under direct supervision of licensedpractitioner.
    • May make arrangements forpatient testing and admissions.
    • May berequired to have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS codingand managed care.
    • Responds to incomingtelephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refillsand prescriptions to pharmacy.
    • Per providerand/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family withregard to medication and treatment and documents thesame.
    • Formulates and updates patient careplans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts testsand examination results. Reviews patient's tests and examinationresults with provider; documents instructions and notifiespatient.
    • Maintains patient files, records andother information in a professional manner following policies andprocedures regarding documentation.
    • Ensurespreparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatmentareas.
    • Attends required meetings andparticipates in committees as requested.
    • Participates in professional development activities and maintainsprofessional licensure and affiliations.
    • Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to theHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of ProtectedHealth Information (PHI).
    • Maintains strictconfidentiality.
    • Uses oral and writtencommunication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear,positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUSMission.
    • Maintains established CHRISTUSPhysician Group policies, procedures, objectives, qualityassurance, safety, environmental and infectioncontrol.
    • Implements job responsibilities in amanner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code ofEthics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group's culturaldiversity objectives.
    • Supports and adheres toCPG Service Guarantee.
    • Performs other relatedwork as required.

    Requirements:

    • CERT
    • LVN License in stateof employment orcompact
    • BLS

    Work Type:

    Full Time

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