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 Associate’s Degree in Nursing Minimum Work Experience One-year License 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/records. Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise the 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.