Graduate Vocational Nurse

Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application required.

Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident’s needs required.

Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns; knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician; knowledge of medications and possible side effects.

Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, client records, medical orders, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices, dispensing medicines.

Visual work is primarily close to observer.  Depth perception to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer.  Color perception for some tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, assessment of resident condition) is important.

Requires ability to comply with Patient rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.

Under the supervision of the L.V.N.

Charge Nurse direct resident care plan for eight hours by being responsible for:

Upholding standards of nursing practice in relation to safety and quality.

Maintaining quality of resident care, including compliance with physician’s orders and Nursing Home Standards.

Cooperating with other department personnel to provide maximum patient care.

Demonstrating knowledge of resources and proper use of equipment and supplies available within the nursing home.