Licensed Vocational Nurse; Noc

Position: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (NOC)
POSITION SUMMARY:

The LVN implements the established plan of care for each assigned group of resident’s. Responsibilities include total care for chronically ill and technologically dependent residents, administration of medications, performance of treatments, provision of resident/family education as directed, and maintenance of a record of the care provided. Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists with the planning, coordination, and provision of individualized resident care in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible to the Charge Nurse

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform assigned resident care duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of the chronically ill and technologically dependent resident, incorporating cultural and ethnic factors

Complete initial and ongoing assessments by gathering data in a timely manner, incorporating functional/development age factors into the assessment process

Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal clinical findings and intervenes in accordance with clinical standards of practice and per physician orders

Work collaboratively with the resident/family and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care for each resident

Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the implementation, and evaluation of the nursing aspects of interdisciplinary resident care plan of care Proficiently and accurately monitor and report resident condition changes to the Registered Nurse, attending physician, family, interdisciplinary team members, and Director of Nursing or ADONFollow through on resident care services needed to meet the individualized needs of each resident

Administer medications in a proficient manner, including pain management

If IV certified, proficiently provide IV care needs within the scope of practice for a LVN and per facility policy

Provide treatment administration in a proficient manner per direction from the physician, which includes but is not limited to wound packing, irrigation, indwelling catheter care, etc.

Proficiently provide and manage the care of technologically dependent residents, including but not limited to:

Ventilator dependency

Ostomies such as, but not limited to, tracheostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, gastrostomy, etc.

Enteral feeding tubes

Tracheosomy care

Suctioning

Participate in the identification of resident/family educational needs and provide individualized teaching which considers the functional/developmental age and needs of the resident. Monitor and document the effectiveness of the education provided

Demonstrate knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to identifying safety measures, physiological normal values/reading; assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place the residents at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, and understandable manner

Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate monitoring of signs/symptoms of abuse and/or neglect of residents. Report and document suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with facility policy and regulatory guidelines

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

Proficiently provides care in emergency situations and follows established emergency procedures and practices

Maintain knowledge of, and implement resident care activities to promote, maintain, and/or restore health for assigned residents

Assure that the rights of residents are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy and dignity in the provision of care Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with residents, families, physicians, additional healthcare providers, and co-workers

Timely, accurately, and thoroughly prepare documentation in a manner that conforms to prescribed style and format, and to respond to common…