START ASAP
BILL RATE: ***
SHIFT: DAYS 7A-7P
REQUIREMENTS:
BLS
NIHSS - required PRIOR TO START
IV CERT- CAN BE GENERAL
TRAVELERS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE NECESSARY INFO OR REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REJECTED
MUST INCLUDE THE HOME ADDRESS & SSN ON THE SUBMISSIONS
TRAVELERS MUST BE GREATER THAN 50 MILES FROM THE FACILITY
The Medical Surgical Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) holds shift accountability for providing delegated aspects of direct patient care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for making decisions based on education, experience, State Board of Nursing Rules and hospital/departmental policy and procedures. The LPN/LVN demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care. Aspects of care may include physical examination and data collection, ADLs, education, medication administration, peripheral IV therapy, discharge planning, implementation of physician's orders and documentation.