Job Information
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown Licensed Vocational Nurse in Georgetown, Delaware
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The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. Functions include gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of Post Acute Medical. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Under the direct supervision of an RN, assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients on designated shifts.\ Administers oral and IV medications as prescribed.\ Charts appropriately and timely in the medical record.\ Reviews and updates care plans as appropriate.\ Takes and records vital signs.\ Provides ostomy care.\ Monitors patients for changes in medical condition.\ Notifies physician, as appropriate, related to patients condition.\ Changes wound dressings.\ Collects specimens, to include but not limited to, blood, urine and sputum.\ Inserts and cares for nasogastric tubes.\ Provides feedings through nasogastric / gastrostomy tubes.\ Inserts and cares for urinary catheters.\ Provides tracheostomy / ventilator care.
Reporting and Documentation
Collaborates in the development of the plan of care to include multidisciplinary planning, discharge planning, and patient/caregiver teaching for care after discharge. Assesses need for community-based resources to support further supportive care.\ Observes patient progress and reports changes in patient status to the RN and physician.\ Identifies and accurately reports adverse patient responses to underlying disease processes, therapeutic and diagnostic measures.\ Utilizes effective communication with reporting changes and in documenting in the medical record.\ Accurately records vital signs, intake and output, and other physical observations on the appropriate worksheets.\ Assists the RN in obtaining physician orders to meet the medical and nursing needs of the patient.
