Licensed Vocational Nurse

·      Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings; refers abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.

·      Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.

·      Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care.

·      Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs.

·      Follows  “rights” of medication administration.

·      Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards.

·      Performs peripheral venipuncture according to policy and procedure.

·      Administers medications according to policy and procedure.

·         Basic hygiene and activity measures.

·         Routine pre/post-operative nursing care.

·         Urinary catheterization.

·         Nasogastric tube insertion.

·         Rectal tube insertion.

·         Oxygen administration.

·         Wound care.

·         Use of restraints.

·         Cardiac monitoring.

·         Management of traction.

·         Mechanical ventilation.

·         Arterial blood gas analysis.

·         Care/management of chest tubes.

·         Management of tracheostomy..

·         Handheld nebulizers.

·         Inhalant therapies

·         IV management and care

·         Participates in all regulatory education and survey activities.

·         Other duties as assigned