Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Must have current LVN license in good standing.
Wage depends on experience.
Mileage reimbursement for travel.
Small very well staffed (5 star staffing) facility with great residents.
Provide oversight of CNAs as directed by the DON.
Provide nursing services to residents in accordance with scope of practice, facility policies and professional standards of care.
Monitor residents for developments of acute changes of condition; conduct assessments and notify the provider as needed.
Monitor the chronic health conditions of residents; be familiar with reportable changes and potential causes for concern.
Provide nursing care that is appropriate and sensitive to the culture, language and background of the resident.
Monitor resident weight and intake of food and fluids; notify the practitioner of significant weight loss or gain or changes in consumption.
Maintain documentation of all nursing care and services provided to the residents; use nurse's notes, flow sheets and electronic medical records according to facility protocol.
Provide first aid to residents as necessary and according to facility protocols.
Adhere to the facility infection prevention and control practices.
Administer medications according to practitioner orders and report adverse consequences, side effects or any medication errors.