LVN

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of an RN or provider performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications and venipuncture, following established policies, procedures and standards; follows Quality of Service Standards; follows Universal Precautions.

Essential Responsibilities:



+ May perform nursing care functions such as vital signs, removal and/or application of dressings for assessment by licensed provider.


+ Cleaning or irrigating wound after providers assessment and instructions, shaving and skin preparation, ear washes, NG insertion & lavage, urinary catheter insertion & irrigation.


+ Reinforce standardized self care procedures as directed by licensed provider.


+ Recognizes and responds to acute emergency situation following established procedures.


+ Orients patients to system policies and practices.


+ Provides appropriate instruction sheets based u...