Valid and active Licensed Vocational Nurse license
A minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of recent experience providing services similar in scope to those defined herein within the past three (3) years.
Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing)
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)
Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Institutions CEO/CNE or designee Temporary/Relief LVN shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
Organize provide and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with applicable policies and procedures.
Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects treatments and disease prevention as ordered by the physician.
Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner.
Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format noting and carrying out physicians orders;
Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered.
Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g. physical exams minor surgeries casting identifying minor illnesses.
Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior.
Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments.
Document in the patient/youth health record the nursing care and treatment provided and the patient/youth response to facilitate the continuity of care and communicate to other healthcare providers.
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