LVN

Essential Functions of the Role Conduct thorough assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices following the LN Scope of Practice. Your findings will help the Registered Nurse create care plans and set goals. Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality, by reviewing and examining specific indicators in nursing.

Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, therapeutic environment. Manage pain, promote comfort, minimize suffering. Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members, as well as the community.

Work with others to implement a care plan under RN/provider direction, including team members and community. Employ strategies and utilize available resources to solve problems for patients, their families, and staff.

Key Success Factors A thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies affects nursing care delivery in the field. Familiarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, risk reduction techniques, disease prevention and management practices, medications and their potential effects.

Excellent communication skills, enabling the clear expression of thoughts both orally and in writing. Superb interpersonal skills to foster interactions with a diverse range of people. Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.

Capacity to identify and communicate any changes in a patient's medical condition to other nurses and healthcare providers. The ability to offer good care to patients of all ages, while honoring each person's unique experiences. Basic computer literacy, encompassing Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical record maintenance, and email usage.