Licensed Vocational Nurse- Night Shift

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.

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience

Licensure / Certification