Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Staff Nurse

Job Description

a long-term care setting Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Staff Nurse is a licensed professional nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting. The position involves admitting, transferring, and discharging residents; conducting daily resident rounds; collecting and reporting clinical data; performing manual and technical skills under RN direction; administering medications and treatments; maintaining accurate documentation; assisting in developing and updating Plans of Care; managing narcotic and controlled drugs; ordering medications and supplies; notifying physicians of critical changes; attending facility meetings; initiating emergency procedures including CPR; participating in infection control programs; supervising CNAs; treating residents and families with dignity; responding to grievances; participating in Quality Assurance programs; ensuring HIPAA compliance; and assuming charge responsibility as needed.