Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Responsibilities: - Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and monitoring vital signs. - Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans. - Conduct physical assessments and document patient symptoms, medical history, and treatment progress. - Perform specialized procedures such as cardiac catheterization, mammography, and ophthalmology exams. - Educate patients and their families on proper healthcare practices and disease prevention. - Assist with surgical procedures, including prepping patients, suturing wounds, and monitoring post-operative recovery. - Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. - Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary. Qualifications: - Valid LVN license in the state of practice. - Degree in LVN. - Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting. - Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work well under pressure and handle emergency situations calmly. - Proficiency in electronic health record systems (e.g., Athenahealth). - Experience in specialized areas such as pediatrics or cardiology is a plus. - Ability to lift heavy objects and assist with patient mobility.