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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$66,078 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Objective Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient's needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Principal Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program. Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs. Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc. Conducts family and patient education. Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Qualifications Currently licensed as LVN in state CA One-year prior nursing management experience preferred Experience in SNF/LTC setting preferred Bilingual is a plus