LPN and RN Nursing Graduates

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN.LVN $48-$50

About the Job Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN.LVN $48-$50

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Job Overview: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families. He/She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing

Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing

One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician's Plan of Care

Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client

evaluates the care of the client; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assigned

Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change

Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.

Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques

Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures

Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required

Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN/LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director

Reports to Director of Nursing Services

Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position

Able to travel to prospective clients' residences