Job Description: Direct Care LVN

As a licensed vocational nurse at Forward Action Recruiting and Staffing, LLC, I understand that my job duties are a vast number of patient care items that may or may not be listed below. I understand that I must follow the bylaws of my license and operate within the scope of my practice under the license. The LVN is to conduct self in professional manner at all times while at client partner facilities and/or hospitals. The LVN will report timely to all shifts. The LVN will complete all tasks. Any issues or challenges arising during the shift will be communicated directly to the facility house supervisor or nursing leader immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
• Monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
• Address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
• Develop individual care plan to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
• Supervise new hires and less experienced staffs on their job duties.
• Manage daily staff assignment and patient scheduling to ensure clinic coverage and flow.
• Perform daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications to patients.
• Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Educate patients on their health condition, maintenance and treatments.
• Document and report patient assessment data to physician on daily basis.
• Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments.
• Report medical supply and equipment needs to Supervisor.