Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN.LVN $48-$50 at American… · Lynn

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