Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent

• Completion of state-approved Vocational Nurse program

• Current LVN License

• Strong knowledge of basic medicine and medical equipment

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to keep patient information confidential

• Basic computer and record keeping skills

• Physical and mental stamina; ability to work long hours on one’s feet

• Consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates patient care while performing nursing procedures to treat and rehabilitate patients.

• Assures that the safety and physical comfort of the patient are meet as well as the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs.

• Performs nursing procedures for which his or her training has provided the necessary skills and judgment.

• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the care plan directed by the physician.

• Observes and records all pertinent information and reporting to the appropriate supervisor and physician.

• Teaches patients, family members, and auxiliary nursing personnel proper health maintenance care.

• Performs med pass and treatment including wound & ostomy care, breathing treatments, post-op care, infusion therapies, urinary catheter insertion & care, and feeding tube care.

• Performs documentation according to client’s policy.

• Monitors patients’ conditions and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor.

• Answer and attend to patient calls for help; take necessary action according to protocol.

• Follow state and federal mandated standards and procedures.