Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established
standards and practices. The Registered Nurse is able to provide leadership in all situations,
including emergencies, utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to
ensure positive outcomes. The incumbent of this position is able to delegate duties during an
emergency situation in the office environment. Works collaboratively with providers within the team
setting to facilitate quality care for the patient and should be familiar with the resources
available in the community and the proper methods to refer patients to
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Responsibilities:
May perform the following tasks in accordance with established
procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification:
   Obtain/record vital signs;
perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge;
give telephone orders; accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call in provider
approved prescription refills; specimen collection including 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; administer
optic/otic meds; assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection; occult blood testing; assist with
vaginal exam; teach crutch/cane walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with
plaster splint; apply moist heat and/or cold packs; administer enema; remove fecal impaction;
administer oxygen; teach respiratory hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction
and/or infant suction bulb; wound care; apply sterile dressing; assist with circumcision; perform
umbilical care; apply colloidal dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer
rectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give sublingual medications to adults
and/or pediatric patients.
May perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been
obtained:
   Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and/or
staple removal; ear irrigation; administer breathing treatment; give allergy/insulin/immunization
medications to adult and/or pediatric patients; give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections to
adult and/or pediatric patients; give injections Z track to adult patients.
May perform the
following tasks after providing verification of completion of special training:
   Blood
collection venipuncture; audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administer electrical
stimulation; assist/process biopsies; administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV
fluid; draw blood from portocath; administer/monitor conscious sedation; administer radio contrast
media by IV; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.
May perform
radiology exams if approved per state law under “grandfather clause” and maintains current
requirement.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.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).Maintains strict confidentiality.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:
Education/Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing.
Experience
One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting
preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Possession of a valid State Registered Nurse
license. Current CPR certification.
Work Type:
Full Time
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 703 East Marshall AvenueLongview, Texas 75601
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.