LVN at Colusa Medical Center – Colusa, California

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: DON

SUPERVISES: CNA

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical

Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care

plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, and the supervising RN, the

LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of

the plan of care for the patient population.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

• Current BLS

• Three to six months experience in nursing environment, preferably

Position-Specific Performance Measures:

• Contribute information to the RN/Charge Nurse to be used in designing and evaluating care plans.

• Perceive, remember and recall details that are critical to the management of patient care, specific to diagnosis, age and cultural needs.

• Attentive to changes in patient condition or behavior and notifies Charge Nurse appropriately.

• Give direct care or assist with delivery of patient care as needed.

• Protect patient’s privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of nursing care.

• Consult resource person when appropriate.

• Demonstrate an understanding of patient education goal and lend appropriate support.

• Aware of physician’s orders and ascertain they are carried accurately and promptly.

• Remain calm in stressful situations.

• Able to function with minimal supervision.

• Complete assignments within the allotted shift time.

• Communications reflect care given and effects of care.

• Document precise and timely notes.

• Communicate to physician patient needs and responses to treatment as appropriate.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills are utilized.

• Contribute to the overall functioning of the unit and hospital.

• Assist new LVN employees with orientation and socialization process.

• Demonstrate flexibility to meet others’ individual needs.

• Cost effective use of supplies

• Accepts feedback non-defensively and uses it appropriately.

• Interact with nursing team and others in a harmonious and positive manner.

• Support management decisions and implement them.

• Demonstrate flexibility in accepting assignment and changes in assignment.

• Stay current in nursing practice/technique.

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth.

• Attend internal and external education programs.

• Apply knowledge to practice.

• Attend nursing meetings as required by supervisor.

• Demonstrate use of good body mechanics.

• Includes other duties assigned by department managers or Director of Nursing.

• Join patients in transportation to appointments, as assigned, if needed.