JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients under supervision of the physician or mid-level provider. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education:
- Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associates Degree in Nursing
Minimum Work Experience:
- One-year Licensed Vocational Nurse experience
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Current state vocational nurse license
- Current CPR certificate
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
- Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions.
- Understanding of documentation standards.
- Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment.
- Understanding of basic laboratory procedures, including preparation and screening.
- Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records.
- Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise business practices, including principles of employee development to train, delegate, and mentor staff.
- Knowledge of medications and other pharmacological agents used in a clinic setting.
- Knowledge in diseases and disease processes.
- Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
- Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods.
- Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.
- Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the work of others.
- Ability to communicate clearly.