Licensed Vocational Nurse

JOB TITLE: LVN

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Licensed Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of the Registered Nurses, PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with their scope of practice and sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

• Additional languages preferred,

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and provide the care needed as described in the center's policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill and the nursing process.

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize and recognize channels of communication.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health