Licensed Vocational Nurse (2312) - Citywide - H00018

Under supervision and according to physicians’ or registered nurses’ instructions, prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections; obtains patient histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychosocial signs; takes vital signs; maintains medical records; maintains a safe and clean environment, and performs related duties as required.

• Administers nursing care to patients according to physician’s and Registered Nurse’s instructions and approved nursing and departmental policies and procedures; as a team member, participates in planning and maintaining nursing care plans; assists physician in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments; prepares, administers and records ordered medications and injections.

• Provides direct patient care in order to make patient clean and comfortable; may serve and feed patients; may assist patient with elimination functions.

• Screens patients by obtaining histories; observes, reports and records physiological and psychological signs, symptoms and behaviors; takes vital signs; obtains specimens and may perform some required nursing diagnostic tests, such as guiac stools and sugar and acetone tests, etc.

• Keeps accurate records of administration of medications and treatments; makes reports of patient’s progress towards goals; maintains medical records in order to meet legal requirements and provide reference for follow-up of patients’ treatment and care.

• Maintains a safe, secure and clean environment; maintains adequate supplies and equipment in assigned area.

• Instructs and counsels patients relative to physical self care and emotional needs concerning test and specimen collections.

• Understands human relationships between patients, families and other health care personnel.

• Recognizes and understands the effect of social and economic problems as well as cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations of patients and their families.

• When working in specialized areas, and after training in special procedures pertaining to such areas, performs specialized procedures as approved by nursing service policy.

The 2312 Licensed Vocational Nurse may perform other duties as assigned/required