Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Position Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide safe and effective nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical unit. The role involves collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 44
• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 4 Registered Nurses (RN), 4 Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCT), 1 Unit Clerk
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 4 Registered Nurses (RN), 4 Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCT), 1 Unit Clerk
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Typical Equipment: Telemetry Monitor, Vital Signs Monitor, Glucometer, Scales
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Telemetry capable
• Preferred Skills:
  • Inpatient hospital nursing experience
• Certifications Required:
  • Current LVN licensure
  • BLS Certification

Job Responsibilities

• Provide safe overall nursing care to assigned patients.
• Work collaboratively within the healthcare team to support a positive teamwork environment.

Work Environment

• Floating Areas: May be required to float to other MedSurg units as needed.
• Weekends: Work required every other weekend.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs.