Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
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A Licensed Vocational Nurse provides practical nursing skills within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with RN case managers/supervisors, teaches and educates patients and their families according to the established professional plan of care. Licensed Practical nursing is performed under the supervision of the assigned RN's, Administrator, and Director of Patient Care Services.
Graduate of an approved LVN nursing school.
Currently, licensed "in good standing" in CA.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Vocational Nurse, preferably in a home care
setting.
Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification.
Maintains the nursing frequency established by the supervising RN.
Prepares equipment & materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required.
Follows the plan of care established by the supervising RN.
Performs home safety check and environmental check of the patient's home environment on all visits.
Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe condition to the supervising RN.
Performs nursing visit and documents accordingly.
Reviews and follows the supervising RN's plan of care, communicating frequently with the supervising RN on any suggested changes necessary.
Collaborates with the supervising RN on a weekly (or more frequent basis) to benchmark toward the established outcome goals.
Reviews the patient's ADL and iADL abilities.
Teaching of patient & family self-care techniques.
Communicates any suggested changes to the supervising RN.
Reinforces the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered.
Effectively communicates with patient/family the POC and progression of such. Keeps the patient informed ongoing.
Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (actively participates in case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise.