LPN, LPN​/LVN, Healthcare Nursing

Description

The LPN/LVN functions as a health care team member. The LPN/LVN contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups, participates in the development and modification of the plans of care, implements care strategies within the LPN/LVN scope of practice, renders safe care, participates in evaluation of responses to care interventions, delegates activities within the LPN/LVN scope of practice, and performs additional functions for which the LPN/LVN has been trained within the professional scope of practice.

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.
• Must have completed course in administration of IV fluids before starting IVs or hanging solutions.
• Medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Critical Care experience is recommended, required for direct observation bed units
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification recognized
• IV Certification recognized.