What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE position at BEYOND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS?
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises a plan of care of assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of the hospital. The Licensed Vocational Nurse is also responsible for including all aspects of patient care incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The staff LVN shall ensure that the unit to which assigned shall function in a smooth, organized, and efficient manner as directed by the Charge Nurse. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care. Specific components of the licensed vocational nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.
POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the following positions: None
Qualifications:POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment required.
Current BLS certification required.
Hospital LVNs must obtain ACLS within 90 days of hire date.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Two (2) years acute care/LTAC experience preferred.
One (1) year of area specific experience preferred. Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSURE, REGISTRATIONS
Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment required. Current BLS certification required.
ATTENDANCE
Regular and punctual attendance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co- workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, and collect data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
- Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and to patients and customers outside the hospital.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
- Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
- Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
- Appropriately accesses the resources of the companys corporate offices for consultation and support. Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
- Attend and participate in facility meetings.
- Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
- Participate in hospital wide safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
- Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.
Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance.
Performance Improvement Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participate in new employee orientation.
Environment of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross- contamination. Complies with applicable health screenings.
Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues timely.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Attends in-service and education programs; attends and completes continuing education required for maintenance of applicable license and/or certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.