The Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN I) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Provider.. The LVN I utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the RN or Provider. Departmental Specific SummaryEssential Duties

+ Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan

+ Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.

+ Provides direct patient care.

+ Administers medications.