Licensed Vocational Nurse

Duties Summary:

1. Reassesses and collects age appropriate data on residents in an ongoing and systematic manner and reports any changes to the RN staff.
2. Performs skilled and palliative nursing interventions based on physicians orders and assignments by the RN.
3. Implements age-appropriate care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner as directed by the RN.
4. Demonstrates safe and accurate administration of medications/controlled substances taking into consideration weight/age as per physicians orders. Able to recognize signs/symptoms of adverse drug reaction of drugs administered.
5. Demonstrates competency in selected treatments, procedures and equipment, taking into consideration age specific needs, under the direction of the RN.
6. Evaluates residents learning needs, appropriate to age and/or level of understanding. Documents education in nursing notes and/or education flow sheet.
7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in residents records which are timely, accurate and concise, reporting any changes in condition to the RN. Documentation reflects the plan of care and activities of the resident per physicians order.
8. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to residents rights, as identified within the facility.
9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the facility.
10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situation following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
11. Demonstrates basic knowledge of medical/surgical interventions associated with residents disease state. Exhibits knowledge of technical skills required to implement safe nursing care and health promotion of the resident under the direction of the RN staff.
12. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional practice, staying within the LVN scope of practice. Notifies RN of any changes in residents condition.
13. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development.
14. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Maintains current clinical records in accordance with the state and federal regulations, policies and procedures.
15. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
16. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, residents, and significant others.
17. Practices effective problem identification and resolution decision making skills as a method of sound decision making under the direction of RN staff.
18. Assist and accompany as needed with the transportation of patients to and from the activity room, other assigned activities or outings, and any scheduled or nonscheduled appointments, whether located in the facility or not.

Physical Requirements:

1. Reading, writing, and verbal skills.
2. Lifting requirements: Generally not lifting or carrying objects that weigh greater than 30 pounds.
3. Physical skills necessary to operate equipment:
4. Must be able to stand, reach in all directions, lift and carry objects.
5. Must have fine motor skills.
6. Must be able to read patient information, posted materials, and other printed material.
7. Must be able to speak, read, write, and listen in English with a skill level essential for communication in a sub-acute facility.
8. Must have normal physical stamina.
9. Must be able to perform chest compressions and hand resuscitator ventilation during CPR.
10. Must be able to bend and twist.
11. Must have full use of both hands.
12. Must be able to walk intermittently, for six to ten hours per shift.
13. Ability to concentrate, use good judgment, and maintain accuracy in the face of frequent interruptions and heavy workload.