LVN

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Monitoring

Monitor and document patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed by a physician or RN. Assist with patient hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure patient comfort and dignity. Provide basic wound care, including dressing changes, bandaging, and cleaning wounds. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, and toileting. Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to RNs and physicians.

Medical Procedures

Assist RNs and physicians during medical procedures, preparing equipment and ensuring patient comfort. Administer intravenous (IV) fluids, injections, and vaccinations under proper supervision. Insert and manage catheters and other basic medical equipment, ensuring proper care.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting vital signs, medications, treatments, and observed symptoms. Report significant changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN or physician. Document patient care activities, including response to medications and treatments. Patient

Education

Provide basic health education to patients and families, including instructions for medication administration, dietary restrictions, and self-care routines. Offer emotional support to patients, answering questions and providing reassurance during treatments.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans. Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members to ensure comprehensive care. Attend and participate in care plan meetings and team huddles as required.

Infection Control & Safety

Follow infection control guidelines and maintain a sterile environment for patient procedures. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean patient environment to prevent the spread of infection. Adhere to safety protocols in all aspects of patient care.

Patient Advocacy

Act as an advocate for patient needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and privacy. Provide compassionate care, addressing concerns and offering emotional support during hospital stays or treatments.

Position

Overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health care.

Key

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Monitoring

Monitor and document patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed by a physician or RN. Assist with patient hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure patient comfort and dignity. Provide basic wound care, including dressing changes, bandaging, and cleaning wounds. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, and toileting. Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to RNs and physicians.

Medical Procedures

Assist RNs and physicians during medical procedures, preparing equipment and ensuring patient comfort. Administer intravenous (IV) fluids, injections, and vaccinations under proper supervision. Insert and manage catheters and other basic medical equipment, ensuring proper care.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting vital signs, medications, treatments, and observed symptoms. Report significant changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN or physician. Document patient care activities, including response to medications and treatments. Patient

Education

Provide basic health education to patients and families, including instructions for medication administration, dietary restrictions, and self-care routines. Offer emotional support to patients, answering questions and providing reassurance during treatments.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans. Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members to ensure comprehensive care. Attend and participate in care plan meetings and team huddles as required.

Infection Control & Safety

Follow infection control guidelines and maintain a sterile environment for patient procedures. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean patient environment to prevent the spread of infection. Adhere to safety protocols in all aspects of patient care.

Patient Advocacy

Act as an advocate for patient needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and privacy. Provide compassionate care, addressing concerns and offering emotional support during hospital stays or treatments.