JOB DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient 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 patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required
• Assists the patient, parent, family in learning appropriate self-care techniques as required
• Provides services within agency service area as scheduled
• Informs the Pediatric RN Supervisor of changes in the patient’s condition, immediately
• Counsels the patient, parent in meeting nursing and related needs
• Participates in in-service programs
• Receives orders from physician or his representative according to policy Orientation of co-workers
• Other assigned duties as desired by the DCS and Director of Pediatric Operations

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience preferred.  Pediatric Home Health experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Ability to demonstrate assessment and skills in caring for a pediatric client for Pediatric RN Supervisor.
• Knowledge or experience with gastric button feeding and care;
• Knowledge or experience with ventilators, tracheostomy and care.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.