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.
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Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policies.
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Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
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Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other basic nursing procedures.
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Collect specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper handling and documentation.
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Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report findings to the supervising RN or physician.
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Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Educate patients and their families on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions.
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Collaborate with physicians, RNs, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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Maintain infection prevention and control standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and follow established emergency protocols.
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Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
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Ensure patient safety by implementing fall prevention and other safety measures.
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Operate and maintain basic medical equipment such as glucometers, pulse oximeters, and oxygen delivery devices.
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Adhere to all federal, state, facility, and nursing practice regulations.
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Quickly adapt to different healthcare settings, documentation systems, workflows, and policies.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
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Build positive working relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff while demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.
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Float to different units or departments as needed based on facility staffing requirements.
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Complete travel assignment documentation, orientation, competency requirements, and mandatory training within required timeframes.
- Patient assessment and monitoring
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Medication administration
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Clinical documentation (EHR/EMR)
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Wound care and basic nursing procedures
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Time management and organization
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Adaptability and flexibility
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Critical thinking and problem-solving
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Team collaboration
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Infection control and patient safety
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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.
