Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The LVN will work collaboratively with providers and staff to provide and manage patient care utilizing critical thinking and the nursing process. Responsible for performing nursing services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist providers with examinations and other nursing procedures.
• Perform exams and administer treatment to patients.
• Collect and label laboratory specimens in accordance with laws and policies.
• Collect and interpret patient information.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Data entry thru EHR.
• Strictly adherence to universal precautions as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and clinic standards.
• Assist providers with examinations and other procedures relating to direct patient care.
• Dress wounds.
• Administer medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education, Licenses / Certification

Experience

Medical terminology. New Graduates or 1 year experience preferred. Occupational health and / or Workers Compensation experience preferred.

NOTE : This job description may not include all of the duties assigned to the employee and may be updated and modified by the department supervisor, according to the operations at any given time.

The base salary is determined on the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience, and is subject to change based on various internal and external factors.

Akeso is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$24.50-$36