What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinic position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role Overview: Provides patient care under supervision of physicians or registered nurses, following established standards and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care duties such as obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens, including phlebotomy.
- Assists providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Supports patient flow, manages phone communications, schedules tests, and documents patient information.
- Administers medications and immunizations as ordered by providers.
- Maintains cleanliness and restocking of exam rooms and equipment, adhering to sterile techniques and protocols.
- Performs clerical tasks like locating charts, filing, and completing forms.
- Participates in meetings, training, and performs additional duties as assigned.
- Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Licensed LVN in the state of employment or holding a compact license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.