POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/House Supervisor, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures that scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the state nursing practice act.
• Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients’ histories, current progress, and treatment goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when assessing patients/residents.
• Complies with established medication policies and procedures.
• Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Receives telephones orders from the Licensed Independent Practitioner and completes orders per established policies and procedures.
• Reassess patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the Licensed Independent Practitioner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic drug calculations.
• Participates in rounds when appropriate.
• Accepts patient assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Coordinates care with ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care.
• Coordinates and oversees care delivered by certified nursing assistants.
• Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered
• Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for professional advancement.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient status with the implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Verbalizes the Licensed Vocational Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which providing care.
EXPERIENCE:
• Preferred minimum of at least two (2) year experience in an acute/post-acute hospital setting.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
• Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which performing duties.
• Must be Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment.
• Attends aggressive behavioral management training as required by the facility.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients. This position serves as a member of the overall team and is required to maintain a positive attitude towards all team members, patients, residents, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others. Also, this position must function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures at all times following the lead of the management team and the administrative team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. The individual must be a self-starter, with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.