Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, they are responsible for administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital policy and procedure.
Responsibilities:
Appraises client’s status and situation at hand contributing to comprehensive assessment by the RN. Supports ongoing data collection. Participates in the planning of nursing care needs and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Implements appropriate aspects of care within LVN scope of practice including laws that are applicable to the LVN practice setting. Reinforces teaching plan for patients with common health problem and well defined learning needs. Completes assignments in an organized, effective, and efficient manner. Provides direct basic care to assigned patien...