Licensed Vocational Nurse; SNF NOC Shift

POSITION TITLE

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN)

SNF

DON

CNA

Non-Exempt

Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.

The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position involves direct patient care.

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, the LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of the plan of care for the patient population.

• Participates in an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patient/family through interview, observation, and physical examination.
• Provides plans, coordinates or manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education to patients/ residents.
• Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals, and discharge planning.
• Develops nursing care plan utilizing nursing diagnosis.
• Assesses safety and fall risk levels for patients.
• Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
• Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies and procedures.
• Looks up unfamiliar medications.
• Processes medication orders.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Evaluates effectiveness of PRN medications.
• Verbalizes process for self-administered medications.
• Verbalizes patient education on identified medications.
• Verbalizes standing orders.
• Administers I.V. hydration, if I.V. certified.
• Provides for personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations.
• Locates and uses crash cart items.
• Calls Code Blue and Medical Emergency.
• Initiates CPR.
• Follows P&A and POLST.
• Assures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely.
• Documents materials and equipment used.
• Verbalizes method to noting orders.
• Documents discharge in chart.
• Initiates and updates care plan as appropriate.
• Provides discharge instructions.
• Completes interagency transfer form.
• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs.
• Performs a complete head-to-toe assessment of each assigned patient per shift using proper documentation tools.
• Acts promptly on changes in patient condition, utilizing SBAR method.
• Reviews lab and test results, notifying physician of abnormal and critical results.
• Performs wound care in accordance with policy, utilizing proper documentation tools.
• Performs basic ventilator management and trouble-shooting.

• Provides direction and leadership in patient care to assigned personnel.
• Acts as a team leader and provides guidance to unlicensed personnel.
• Makes assignments for team.
• Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time for patient needs.
• Communicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through reports, conferences, rounds, and patient care records.
• Shift to shift report and shift huddle with aides.
• Delegates tasks to aides; monitors to make sure delegated tasks are completed appropriately.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the teaching of nursing assistants in areas of new techniques, policies and procedures.
• Preceptor.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of nursing.
• Attends appropriate meetings.
• Communicates identified learning needs of self and others to the DON.
• Assists the DON in the orientation of new staff.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.
• Actively participates on nursing committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Evaluates own performance and seeks opportunities for growth and expansion of skills.
• Takes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to provide quality care to provide quality care to patients and leadership to assigned staff.
• Acquires continuing education sufficient to maintain licensure and…