Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Role: **Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) Travel or Local** Shift: **3 days, 12 hours** Min 1 year of **Med/Surg** or **Long Term Acute Care** experience is must. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. - Monitor and record patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. - Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policies. - Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility. - Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other basic nursing procedures. - Collect specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper handling and documentation. - Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report findings to the supervising RN or physician. - Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR). - Educate patients and their families on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions. - Collaborate with physicians, RNs, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. - Maintain infection prevention and control standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). - Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and follow established emergency protocols. - Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients. - Ensure patient safety by implementing fall prevention and other safety measures. - Operate and maintain basic medical equipment such as glucometers, pulse oximeters, and oxygen delivery devices. - Adhere to all federal, state, facility, and nursing practice regulations. - Quickly adapt to different healthcare settings, documentation systems, workflows, and policies. - Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA. - Build positive working relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff while demonstrating flexibility and professionalism. - Float to different units or departments as needed based on facility staffing requirements. - Complete travel assignment documentation, orientation, competency requirements, and mandatory training within required timeframes. ### **Key Skills** - Patient assessment and monitoring - Medication administration - Clinical documentation (EHR/EMR) - Wound care and basic nursing procedures - Time management and organization - Adaptability and flexibility - Critical thinking and problem-solving - Communication and interpersonal skills - Team collaboration - Infection control and patient safety - Compassion and patient-centered care Travel LVNs are expected to provide high-quality, compassionate care while adjusting quickly to new clinical environments and maintaining excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills throughout each assignment. [APPLY](https://careerspage.io/grammar-llc/licensed-vocational-nurse-lvnlpn-gr247/apply)