LIC. VOCATIONAL NURSE

Description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and data collection in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the healing Setting. The LVN directs and guides patient teaching and activities that are commensurate with his/her education, demonstrated competencies and Nursing Practice Act (NPA). The LVN works directly with patients to provide their medications, to gather vitals, conduct chart reviews.

Requirements

•  Assists in planning an individual treatment plan by using available resources in planning care and consults with
• Gather patient vitals and provide/ document the information
• Conduct chart reviews
• Provide restoration of competency services in both group and individual formats in accordance with the patient's treatment plan
•  Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs as needed.
•  Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions.
•  Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures pursuant to competency and all other approved routes of administration.
• Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process..
•  Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary