Find LVN Jobs in Alton

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are critical in providing primary healthcare to patients of all ages. They work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians and are responsible for providing basic medical care and monitoring patients' overall health. LVNs can connect with jobs in a range of healthcare work environments, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living residences, home healthcare, and more.

LVN Responsibilities:

Although specific job duties will vary depending on your work location, the responsibilities of an LVN in any healthcare setting generally include the following:

• Patient Care: Administering medications, dressing wounds, and providing basic patient care, such as helping with bathing, grooming, and feeding
• Vital Sign Monitoring: Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, and communicating any significant changes to the rest of the healthcare team
• Assistance with Procedures: Assisting physicians and registered nurses with procedures such as extracting blood samples, inserting catheters, and administering injections
• Documentation: Keeping accurate and detailed records of patients' medical histories and treatments
• Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about various health conditions, medications, and homecare techniques
• Professional Collaboration: Working closely with physicians, registered nurses, and healthcare professionals of other disciplines to develop and implement patient care plans
• Monitoring Equipment: Ensuring that medical equipment is in proper working condition and reporting any malfunctioning equipment
• Compliance with safety and hygiene standards: Maintaining cleanliness and infection control protocols in patient care areas and ensuring compliance with all safety and hygiene standards

LVN Qualifications:

The following are typical requirements to become an LVN and other essential qualifications:

• Education: An aspiring LVN must have a high school or equivalent diploma and complete a state-approved vocational nursing program. They must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to obtain a license.
• License and Certification: An LVN must hold a valid license in the state where they practice and must maintain it by fulfilling continuing education requirements.
• Clinical Skills: An LVN must have excellent clinical skills, including the ability to take accurate vital signs, administer medications, and perform basic medical procedures.
• Attention to Detail: An LVN must be detail-oriented and have excellent observational skills to identify changes in a patient's health.
• Communication Skills: An LVN must have effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and the rest of the healthcare team.
• Physical Stamina: An LVN must be physically fit as they often must stand for long periods of time and have physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving patients.
• Time Management: An LVN must have excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize patient needs effectively.

LVN Benefits:

Licensed vocational nurses who work PRN LVN jobs with Nursa can enjoy the following advantages:

• Autonomy to create their own work schedules
• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Quick and easy payments after submitting shift reports through the app
• User-friendly platform that facilitates easy job booking via smartphone or desktop
• Easily adjustable search filters to browse by location, facility type, pay rate, or date