Provides care under supervision of 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. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.
Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to 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 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
Neighborhoods+Bossier City offers distinct residential pockets catering to different lifestyle paces. Greenacres Place, nestled between Airline Drive and Benton Road, is one of the most established and sought-after neighborhoods, characterized by mature trees, quiet blocks, and mid-century ranches. To the south, South Bossier operates with a distinct small-town feel, featuring expansive single-family yards and ranch layouts popular with healthcare and military families. Farther north, newer subdivisions such as Stockwell, Bellaire, and Golden Meadows offer contemporary multi-bedroom builds, while the East Bank District adjacent to the Louisiana Boardwalk provides walkable access to townhomes, riverfront views, and nightlife.
Bossier City offers distinct residential pockets catering to different lifestyle paces. Greenacres Place, nestled between Airline Drive and Benton Road, is one of the most established and sought-after neighborhoods, characterized by mature trees, quiet blocks, and mid-century ranches.
To the south, South Bossier operates with a distinct small-town feel, featuring expansive single-family yards and ranch layouts popular with healthcare and military families. Farther north, newer subdivisions such as Stockwell, Bellaire, and Golden Meadows offer contemporary multi-bedroom builds, while the East Bank District adjacent to the Louisiana Boardwalk provides walkable access to townhomes, riverfront views, and nightlife.
Getting around+Daily travel in Bossier City is heavily car-dependent, though average commute times hover under twenty minutes across the metro area. Major thoroughfares like Airline Drive and Texas Street funnel traffic toward local medical offices, while bridges across the Red River provide direct access into downtown Shreveport and regional hospital campuses. While the regional SporTran bus system operates routes linking Bossier City with Shreveport, shift workers rely primarily on personal vehicles for seamless door-to-door transit between shifts.
Daily travel in Bossier City is heavily car-dependent, though average commute times hover under twenty minutes across the metro area. Major thoroughfares like Airline Drive and Texas Street funnel traffic toward local medical offices, while bridges across the Red River provide direct access into downtown Shreveport and regional hospital campuses.
While the regional SporTran bus system operates routes linking Bossier City with Shreveport, shift workers rely primarily on personal vehicles for seamless door-to-door transit between shifts.
Outdoors+Outdoor life centers largely around the Red River corridor, featuring paved multi-use recreation trails hugging both banks of the waterway for running and cycling. Just south of the city, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge offers tranquil hardwood bottomland hiking trails, birdwatching, and water access. Within municipal borders, the expanded Tinsley Athletic Complex hosts adult and youth sports, while regional day trips draw locals toward Richard Fleming Park, Bodcau Wildlife Management Area, and the cypress-lined bayous of Caddo Lake.
Outdoor life centers largely around the Red River corridor, featuring paved multi-use recreation trails hugging both banks of the waterway for running and cycling. Just south of the city, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge offers tranquil hardwood bottomland hiking trails, birdwatching, and water access.
Within municipal borders, the expanded Tinsley Athletic Complex hosts adult and youth sports, while regional day trips draw locals toward Richard Fleming Park, Bodcau Wildlife Management Area, and the cypress-lined bayous of Caddo Lake.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Bossier City
Positioned across the Red River from Shreveport in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex, Bossier City offers relocating nurses a practical, community-oriented home base characterized by short commutes and strong suburban infrastructure. Clinicians working at major regional healthcare hubs benefit from straightforward highway connections, typically driving under twenty minutes from peaceful enclaves like Greenacres Place, South Bossier, or the contemporary subdivisions of North Bossier. Daily life balances quiet, tree-lined residential streets with walkable riverfront dining and entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk and East Bank District, home to Hurricane Alley Live and waterfront casino hotels. Local flavor runs deep, from grab-and-go morning treats at historic Southern Maid Donuts to post-shift slices of ice box pie at Strawn's Eat Shop. Relocating healthcare professionals must weigh distinct local tradeoffs, including intense summer heat, reliance on personal vehicles, and flood considerations near low-lying river areas. However, for nurses seeking manageable transit, access to top-rated Bossier Parish schools, and diverse outdoor recreation along the Red River Wildlife Refuge, Bossier City stands out as a dependable, welcoming relocation destination.
