Licensed Vocational Nurse- Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse / House Supervisor / Nurse Manager, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing LVN nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

 Ensures that scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the state LVN Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.

 Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients’ / residents’ histories, current progress, care requirements and treatment goals.

 Demonstrates ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when evaluating patients / residents which includes reporting changes in patient’s condition to registered nurse for evaluation / intervention.

 Complies with established medication administration policies and procedures, including the 10 rights and legible documentation.

 Performs patient rounds at least every 2 hours.

 Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment and reports non-functioning equipment to Central Supply.

 Completes all required documentation legibly and prior to the end of the shift.

 Receives telephones orders from the Licensed Independent Practitioner and completes orders per established policies and procedures. Ensures read back process occurs for accuracy.

 Re-evaluates patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner.

 Demonstrates ability to perform basic drug calculations.

 Investigates all unfamiliar procedures, techniques and medications (purpose, methods and side effects) before carrying them out.

 Participates in team rounds when appropriate. Completes Team Conference documentation.

 Accepts patient assignments, within scope, as directed by the House Supervisor / Nurse Manager.

 Coordinates care with Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager and ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care.

 Coordinates and oversees care delivered by certified nursing assistants.

 Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered.

 Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities.

 Actively seeks out opportunities for professional growth and development.

 Participates in orientation of new employees.

 Possesses ability to recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately reports change to Registered Nurse / House Supervisor / Nurse Manager and implements appropriate interventions with guidance from registered nurse.

 Completes documentation that reflects patient events, communication, status, and changes.

 Verbalizes and performs the Licensed Vocational Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.

 Communicates with patients, patient’s family, staff, and physicians in a professional and courteous manner.

 Attends at least 80% of all staff meetings.

 Attends at least 80% of Nurse Education at Nexus Specialty Hospital.

 Participates as a nurse team member in Quality Management System.

 Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

 Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which providing care.

EXPERIENCE :

 Preferred minimum of at least two (2) year experience in acute / post-acute hospital setting.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

 Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which performing duties.

 Maintain current BLS / ACLS certification in good standing during employment. If LVN does not have ACLS, certification must be obtained within 90 days from the date of hire.