Licensed Vocational Nurse

2 days ago

Hammond, Louisiana, United States PAM Health Full time
Patient Care Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. Key responsibilities include gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Post Acute Medical.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Under the direct supervision of an RN, assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients on designated shifts.
  • Administers oral and IV medications as prescribed.
  • Charts appropriately and timely in the medical record.
  • Reviews and updates care plans as appropriate.
  • Takes and records vital signs.
  • Provides ostomy care.
  • Monitors patients for changes in medical condition.
  • Notifies physician, as appropriate, related to patient's condition.
  • Changes wound dressings.
  • Collects specimens, to include but not limited to, blood, urine, and sputum.
  • Inserts and cares for nasogastric tubes.
  • Provides feedings through nasogastric / gastrostomy tubes.
  • Inserts and cares for urinary catheters.
  • Provides tracheostomy / ventilator care.
Reporting and Documentation

The Licensed Vocational Nurse collaborates in the development of the plan of care, including multidisciplinary planning, discharge planning, and patient/caregiver teaching for care after discharge. The nurse assesses the need for community-based resources to support further supportive care.

  • Observes patient progress and reports changes in patient status to the RN and physician.
  • Identifies and accurately reports adverse patient responses to underlying disease processes, therapeutic, and diagnostic measures.
  • Utilizes effective communication with reporting changes and in documenting in the medical record.
  • Accurately records vital signs, intake, and output, and other physical observations on the appropriate worksheets.
  • Assists the RN in obtaining physician orders to meet the medical and nursing needs of the patient.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the Licensed Vocational Nurse must hold current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides. Current BLS certification is required. One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively express ideas and views for communication with patients, visitors, and staff members. The nurse must be able to read and write English language, including medical terminology and abbreviations, and possess clerical ability to document completely and accurately in the medical record.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse must also demonstrate cognitive ability to implement the nursing process with patients in the skilled nursing setting, with the ability to motivate non-licensed staff in performance of patient care. The nurse must be able to relate to people in a manner to win confidence and establish rapport, with the capacity to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job.

PAM Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or HIV status.

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