Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
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.
Essential Functions:
1. Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values at all times.
2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client's physical, psychosocial
and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case
conference, team report, and evaluations.
3. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in
accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance
of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
4. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff
(OSHA).
5. Assure the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
6. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other
health care professionals, and regular participation in Case conferences/Team
Meetings.
7. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party
payers.
8. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with
company policy.
9. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service
programs and maintaining/improving competency.
10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.