Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of doctors and registered nurses (RNs).
- Administer oral medications, injections, and perform IV/venipuncture therapies (if certified).
- Monitor vital signs, change dressings, and manage basic wound care.
- Record accurate patient notes in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Educate patients and families on basic post-treatment or discharge care.
- Float between clinical units or departments as facility needs require.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Active state LVN/LPN license or multi-state Compact license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Specialized certifications like IV or blood draw/venipuncture certification (varies by assignment).
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital, clinic, or long-term care setting.
- Ability to self-orient quickly and start work with minimal supervision.
