Licensed Vocational Nurse- Night Shift bei None

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.