JOB SUMMARY:
A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to
patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in
accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision
of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently
licensed in
the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
3. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as
assigned.
4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to
treatments,
including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
6. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing
care
needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
7. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service
to the
patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of
patient.
9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled.
11. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
12. Is responsible for:
- Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing
Supervisor on a
daily basis.
- Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of
other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language
pathologist.
13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
16. Observes aseptic technique as required.
17. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
- Ability to participate in physical activity.
- Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in
physical activity.
- Heavy lifting.
- Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.