Licensed Vocational Nurse

Generally, LVNs or licensed vocational nurses function under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). As delegated by their supervising RN, LVNs may provide nursing care to patients of all ages. Their duties also include the following:

• Gathers data relevant to the patient’s need
• Assists RNs in educating the patient and the patient’s family
• Updates medical histories
• Checks the vital signs of the patient
• Assists patients in doing self-care tasks (e.g. Bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, etc)
• Updates doctors and RNs on the patients current status
• Collects lab samples
• Administer medications and IV drips
• Monitor medication and patient response
• Assists RNs and doctors with tests and procedures
• Assembles and inserts catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.

What Are the Requirements?

For all interested applicants, you must comply with the following prerequisites:

• Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing
• Must be certified to start IV therapies and administer medications
• Current BLS and CPR Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing
• Previous experience as an LVN in a hospital is desirable
• Must present a calm and professional demeanor in any crisis
• Must be able to respond appropriately to routine and emergencies
• Must know how to set and revise priorities based on changes in the situation
• Must continually attend in-service classes, staff meetings, education classes, and reading of current professional material