Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) Travel or Local

• Monitor and record patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other basic nursing procedures.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper handling and documentation.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report findings to the supervising RN or physician.
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and their families on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and follow established emergency protocols.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Ensure patient safety by implementing fall prevention and other safety measures.
• Operate and maintain basic medical equipment such as glucometers, pulse oximeters, and oxygen delivery devices.
• Adhere to all federal, state, facility, and nursing practice regulations.
• Quickly adapt to different healthcare settings, documentation systems, workflows, and policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
• Build positive working relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff while demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.
• Float to different units or departments as needed based on facility staffing requirements.
• Complete travel assignment documentation, orientation, competency requirements, and mandatory training within required timeframes.

Key Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Medication administration
• Clinical documentation (EHR/EMR)
• Wound care and basic nursing procedures
• Time management and organization
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration
• Infection control and patient safety
• Compassion and patient-centered care

Travel LVNs are expected to provide high-quality, compassionate care while adjusting quickly to new clinical environments and maintaining excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills throughout each assignment.