LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Urgent Care/Clinic
- Employer
- CHRISTUS Health
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Closing date
- Mar 9, 2021
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- Profession
- Nurse
- Specialty
- Urgent Care
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Description
Summary:
Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides nursing care to clinic patients within the state s scope of LPN/LVN practice.Works collaboratively with the clinicians and other interdisciplinary team members to facilitate quality care for the patient.
Requirements:
Work Type:
Full Time
Associated topics: advanced practice registered nurse, arnp c, cardiology, certified nurse midwife, certified nursing, clinical, english, np, nurse specialist, prn
Summary:
Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides nursing care to clinic patients within the state s scope of LPN/LVN practice.Works collaboratively with the clinicians and other interdisciplinary team members to facilitate quality care for the patient.
- Performs general nursing care to patients including, clinical intake, and screenings; assists clinicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- Answers phones and manages communications timely to provide safe patient care; assists in scheduling appointments.
- May perform a variety of nursing skills applicable to the assigned clinic once deemed competent through completion of core competencies and site-specific competencies.
- Assists with medication management by assisting with medication refills and by administering mediations/immunizations according to applicable policies and orders.
- Assists with timely patient flow through the clinic.
- Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
- Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
- Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health s cultural diversity objectives.
- Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.
- Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.
- Previous medical office experience preferred.
- Valid state license to practice nursing. Current CPR certification
Work Type:
Full Time
Associated topics: advanced practice registered nurse, arnp c, cardiology, certified nurse midwife, certified nursing, clinical, english, np, nurse specialist, prn
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