Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Registered Nurse/House Supervisor's direct supervision, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided is consistent and within the state nursing practice guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients' histories, current progress, and treatment goals.

• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when assessing patients/residents.

• Complies with established medication policies and procedures.

• Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment.

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.

• Receives telephone orders from the Licensed Independent Practitioner and completes orders per established policies and procedures.

• Reassess patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the Licensed Independent Practitioner.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic drug calculations.

• Participates in rounds when appropriate.

• Accepts patient assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.

• Coordinates care with ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care.

• Coordinates and oversees care delivered by certified nursing assistants.

• Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered

• Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities.

• Actively seeks out opportunities for professional advancement.

• Participates in the orientation of new employees.

• Ability to recognize changes in patient status with the implementation of appropriate interventions.

• Verbalizes the Licensed Vocational Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which providing care.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred at least two (2) years of experience in an acute/post-acute hospital setting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which performing duties.

• Must be certified in BLS upon hire date.

• Must be certified in ACLS and PALS within forty-five (45) days of hire date.

• Patient de-escalation training (SAMA) is required within 30 days of hire.

• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment.

• Attends aggressive behavioral management training as required by the facility.