Job Description Summary
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of home health/Hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Position Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Has three (3) years nursing experience, and effective January 1, 1998 shall have one (1) year prior professional nursing experience in a community/home health or medical/surgical setting.
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
- Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.