Licensed Vocational Nurse

JOB TITLE: LVN

Job Summary:

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Licensed Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of the Registered Nurses, PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing , according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with their scope of practice and sound nursing judgment,  regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a licensed vocational nurse, shows appropriate and effective patient care in supervising ancillary personnel in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview , obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes and documents post-operative phone calls and reports problems and/or concerns.  
• Assists registered nurses in the Post - anesthesia area and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduate of approved an LVN accredited school of  nursing with current and valid license.
• Minimum of two years of general nursing experience required. .
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of licensed vocational nursing standards and performs in accordance with them.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.