Licensed Vocational Nurse (Per Diem)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

♦Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient

♦Reduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.

♦Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.

♦Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.

♦Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

♦Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needs.

♦Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care

♦Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

♦Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.

♦Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient’s individual andidentified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

♦Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

♦Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program.

♦Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.

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CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

♦IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred

♦Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

♦Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.