Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN.LVN

American HealthCare Staffing•Haverhill, MA

22h

About The Position

LICENSED PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSE Job Overview: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families. He/She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing
Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
One (1) year of experience as a nurse
Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Able to travel to prospective clients' residences

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician's Plan of Care
Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client
Observes the client; evaluates the care of the client; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assigned
Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client
Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required
Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
Performs within limits of preparation and experience
Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN/LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director
Other duties as assigned