PLAN?�of?�CARE,?�TECHNICAL?�SKILLS:

Collaborates?�with?�team?�to?�facilitate?�hourly?�rounding?�and?�initiates?�action?�to?�meet?�patient?�and/or?�significant?�others?�need?�for?�information.

Takes?�action?�to?�reduce/eliminate?�patient?�risks.

Collects?�data?�and?�reports?�significant?�findings?�to?�RN.?�?�?�

Safely?�administers?�medication?�in?�accordance?�with?�medication?�administration?�guidelines.?�

Uses?�nursing?�model?�to?�obtain?�adequate?�data?�to?�initiate,?�implement,?�and?�revise?�plan?�of?�care?�to?�meetpatient,?�physician,?�and?�family?�needs.?�

Individualizes?�care?�measures?�to?�reflect?�specific?�patient?�population.?�?�Performs?�technical?�procedures?�safely,?�proficiently.

Demonstrates?�critical?�thinking.

Adheres?�to?�national?�safety?�goals?�in?�care?�delivery.

Monitors?�patients.

25%

PROFESSIONAL?�ACCOUNTABILITY:?�

Identifies?�realistic?�and?�measurable?�annual?�goals?�for?�professional?�nursing?�development.?�

Serves?�as?�patient?�advocate.?�

Complies?�with?�personnel?�policies,?�i.e.?�attendance?�policies,?�ID?�badge,?�dress?�code,?�LVN?�Scope?�of?�Practice?�?�?�

Communicates?�per?�department?�expectations.?�?�

Recognizes?�and?�promptly?�communicates?�ethical?�and?�legal?�concerns?�through?�established?�channels?�of?�communication.?�?�

Takes?�responsibility?�in?�continuing?�to?�develop?�own?�professional?�nursing?�knowledge?�and?�skills.?�

25%

PARTNERSHIP:

Works?�in?�partnership?�with?�peers,?�other?�disciplines,?�and?�unlicensed?�assistive?�personnel.?�

Actively?�participates?�in?�formal?�and?�informal?�teaching?�and?�evaluation?�to?�strengthen?�clinical?�competence?�of?�self?�and?�team?�members.?�

Uses?�Unit?�Based?�Council?�structure.?�

Flexible?�with?�scheduling?�to?�help?�meet?�departmental/patient?�needs.

Adapts?�to?�changes?�in?�workload?�assignment?�to?�meet?�changing?�needs?�of?�the?�individual?�patient?�or?�the?�unit.

25%

CONTINUOUS?�IMPROVEMENT:?�?�?�?�?�?�

Assists?�in?�the?�identification?�of?�ineffective?�and?�costly?�processes?�and?�takes?�action?�to?�improve?�those?�processes.?�

In?�collaboration?�with?�RN?�incorporates?�evidence-based?�practice?�and?�research?�to?�monitor?�and?�continuously?�impact?�outcomes.

Actively?�participates?�in?�unit-based?�programs.?�?�?�

25% Education

Other Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program Req

Experience

none Req

Licenses and Certifications

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills

A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Supervision

Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements

Extreme Noise 1-33%

Working Indoors 67% or more

Mechanical Hazards 34-66%

Electrical Hazards 34-66%

Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%

Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%

Chemical Hazards 1-33%

Wet Hazards 1-33%

OSHA

Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands

Medium Work

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