[ref. f6637321] Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - LVNLPN24-13934

Location: Boston, MA, 02118

An LVN/LPN provides basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. Responsibilities include patient care, medication administration, and assisting with procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provide bedside care such as taking vital signs, applying bandages, dressing wounds, and providing personal hygiene assistance.
• Monitor patients for changes in health status and report any concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Assist patients with mobility, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
• Dispense prescribed medications and monitor their effects.
• Ensure proper documentation of all medications administered.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards for medication handling, including controlled substances.
• Assist physicians and RNs in medical procedures, such as drawing blood, taking electrocardiograms (EKGs), and inserting catheters.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for medical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document patient care activities and responses to treatment.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in healthcare documentation.
• Provide education to patients and families on managing their conditions.
• Explain medications and treatment plans in a way that is easy to understand.

Education:

• Completion of a state-approved LVN/LPN program.

Licensure:

• Active LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with opioid addiction centers or similar settings (preferred for some roles).