Licensed Vocational Nurse

Core Responsibilities

• Has a positive work ethic and inspires others; models genuine, caring, and friendly behaviors
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and understanding of audience needs
• Through a genuinely positive style of communication, makes each patient feel informed and understood
• Is an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments
• Able to keep up with the workflow of the Exer environment; faces tasks and challenges with energy and passion
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals

Major Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient safety and patient satisfaction; maintains awareness of dignity, comfort, and safety needs of patient
• Always provides excellent patient care; practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED
• Trages patients while obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff; manages patient flow within the center by effectively communicating with all disciplines
• Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions; notifies provider of patient condition as well as any changes to it, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Responds to life saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; must be comfortable running “codes”
• Provides direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice, and as ordered by the provider
• Initiates a thorough patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider and/or policy, including patient and family instruction
• Maintains, checks, and utilizes a variety of laboratory and testing equipment
• Follows up with all patients to ensure good outcomes; assists with the implementation of further treatment, as necessary
• Adheres to standard and disease-specific precautions, practices proper handwashing and utilization of personal protective equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Participates in the monitoring of inventory control and supplies
• Minds procedure and equipment costs and is a steward for the company

Requirements

• Must have a current and unrestricted License Vocational Nurse Diploma
• Must have at least 1 year of prior clinical experience
• Must be IV/Phlebotomy certified
• Must be comfortable with IV administration, phlebotomy, processing labs (blood and urine), injections, ear lavage, and performing EKGs
• Must be BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must provide weekend coverage; 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month

Working Conditions

• Center-Based
• Requires working in a clinical setting
• The noise level is moderate
• There is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens
• The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping)
• The ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.