Job Description
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director
Position Summary: The Licensed Practical/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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care:
Communication:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Has three years nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, Shall have one year prior professional nursing
experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is
in good working order.
7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
SKILLS REQUIRED
1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per
competency checklist.
3. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills
4. Pull, push and or lift 15-20 pounds on a daily basis. Pull / push 125-200 pounds on a regular basis. Pulls/push 200 or more pounds on a regular basis
· Sits, stands stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.
· Drives in own car to and from patients’ home. Work in patient(s) homes as well as agency office.
· Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Compliance:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent driving in occasional extreme weather conditions
Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds
Pushing, pulling up to 100 pounds
Frequent squatting
Frequent sitting, standing, stooping and walking
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