Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN.LVN $48-$50

About the job Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN.LVN $48-$50

LICENSED PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSE

Job Overview : The Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LVN / LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families.

He / She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program of practical / vocational Nursing
• Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
• One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician's Plan of Care
• Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client
• Observes the client; evaluates the care of the client; applies his / her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he / she is assigned
• Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
• Prepares clinical / progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
• Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client
• Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
• Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required
• Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
• Performs within limits of preparation and experience
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN / LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform.

If an LVN / LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN / LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency / experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director

Other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationship

Reports to Director of Nursing Services

Special Requirements

Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
• Able to travel to prospective clients' residences
3 hours ago