Licensed Vocational Nurse - GI -2371 Crockett Dr

Licensed Vocational Nurse - GI -2371 Crockett Dr

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients under supervision of the physician or APP. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education

Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

One-year License Vocational Nurse experience

Current state vocational nurse license

Current CPR certificate

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions; understanding of documentation standards

Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment; understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening

Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards

Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality

Knowledge of medical chart reporting / records

Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise the business practices including principles of employee development to train, delegate, and mentor staff; knowledge of medications and other pharmacological agents used in a clinic setting

Knowledge in diseases and disease processes

Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques

Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods

Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data

Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others

Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and direct the work of others

Ability to communicate clearly

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