What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics position at Nexus Health Systems Ltd?
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.
