Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Huntsville

Published 1 month ago

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.
  • 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.

Key Skills

  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation (EHR/EMR)
  • Wound care and basic nursing procedures
  • Time management and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Infection control and patient safety
  • 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.

Full time

Associate

Healthcare

Huntsville