Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN

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Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN LVN JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct skilled client care under the supervision of a registered nurse.  Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes. LVN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct patient care as defined under the state nurse practice act using sound judgment and critical thinking. Implement plan of care and treatment initiated by the registered nurse. Provide accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process. Observe client condition and accurately reports to the registered nurse. Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis. Prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.  Observe, report and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, O, ST, Dietician) to the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.