LVN

Description

Position Title

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: DON FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem (NOCS)

Position Summary

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, and the supervising RN, the LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of the plan of care for the patient population.

Requirements

• Position qualifications
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Current BLS
• Three to six months experience in nursing environment, preferably

Position-Specific Performance Measures

• Contribute information to the RN/Charge Nurse to be used in designing and evaluating care plans.
• Perceive, remember and recall details that are critical to the management of patient care, specific to diagnosis, age and cultural needs.
• Attentive to changes in patient condition or behavior and notifies Charge Nurse appropriately.
• Give direct care or assist with delivery of patient care as needed.
• Protect patient’s privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of nursing care.
• Consult resource person when appropriate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient education goal and lend appropriate support.
• Aware of physician’s orders and ascertain they are carried accurately and promptly.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Complete assignments within the allotted shift time.
• Communications reflect care given and effects of care.
• Document precise and timely notes.
• Communicate to physician patient needs and responses to treatment as appropriate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are utilized.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the unit and hospital.
• Assist new LVN employees with orientation and socialization process.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet others’ individual needs.
• Cost effective use of supplies
• Accepts feedback non-defensively and uses it appropriately.
• Interact with nursing team and others in a harmonious and positive manner.
• Support management decisions and implement them.
• Demonstrate flexibility in accepting assignment and changes in assignment.
• Stay current in nursing practice/technique.
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth.
• Attend internal and external education programs.
• Apply knowledge to practice.
• Attend nursing meetings as required by supervisor.
• Demonstrate use of good body mechanics.
• Includes other duties assigned by department managers or Director of Nursing.
• Join patients in transportation to appointments, as assigned, if needed.