Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for directing patient care for designated shifts. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will report to the Director of Nursing and will work with related departments on ensuring that patient care issues are addressed during the designated shift.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
□ Assists staff nurses in their evaluation and assessment of patient needs and in direct patient care. Orders medications as prescribed.
□ Manages scheduling of patient appointments and receives a report from the previous shift of on all patients and identifies special patient care needs. Adjusts patient assignments to meet special needs.
□ Makes patient rounds and notes problems for follow-up.
D Participates in staff conferences.
D Makes nursing assignments for the next day.
D Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
□ Nursing and leadership skills.
Education and Experience:
□ Professional nurse with current state license.
Physical Requirements:
□ Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
□ Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds at times.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.
I have read, understand and agree with this job description. I understand that if I am unable to perform my essential job duties, I will be subject to progressive corrective action up to and including termination. *