About the position
We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) for travel or local assignments. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. This position requires adaptability to various healthcare settings, documentation systems, and workflows, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to all regulations. The ideal candidate will build positive working relationships and float to different units as needed. 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.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Long Term Acute Care experience
• Patient assessment and monitoring skills
• Medication administration skills
• Clinical documentation (EHR/EMR) skills
• Wound care and basic nursing procedures skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration skills
• Infection control and patient safety knowledge
• Compassion and patient-centered care approach