Job Description:
Job Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include collecting and reporting patient data, carrying out clinical orders, and performing therapeutic procedures in an age-appropriate and population-appropriate manner. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support patient care. Candidates with hospital experienceespecially LTACH or Med Surgare preferred.
Responsibilities
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Provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN
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Gather, document, and report patient data
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Execute clinical orders accurately and safely
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Perform therapeutic procedures appropriate to patient condition
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Adhere to established policies, procedures, and care standards
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Support additional patient care needs as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Training
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Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Current BLS certification
Experience
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One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
Preferred (Not Required)
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Experience in emergency or critical care settings
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Comfortable working with vents, trachs, PICC lines
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Two years of direct patient care experience