Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN) provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.  

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Provides basic bedside care 


• Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients 


• Measures & records patients’ vital signs (such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration) 


• Assists with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene of patient 


• Prepares and gives injections and enemas 


• Monitors catheters 


• Records food/fluid input/output 


• Dresses wounds 


• Assists with bed positioning, standing and walking of patients 


• Collects samples for testing 


• Performs routine laboratory tests as directed by supervisor 


• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. 


• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse 


• Assists in relevant health teaching for patient and family/significant other 


• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms 


• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

• Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program 


• Current LVN/LPN license, in good standing with the State licensing board 


• Minimum of one (1) year LVN/LPN experience, in area of specialty preferred 


• Federal, State, and GHR required credentials current and on file 


• Cognitive skills as related to the position