Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care as directed by a Registered Nurse in a long-term care/transitional care setting. The LVN is responsible for gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner.Location:Seattle, Washington, United StatesResponsibilities:- Gathering and reporting patient data.- Carrying out physician orders.- Performing therapeutic procedures on patients.- Providing direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse.- Floating between like units as needed, typically spending 3 shifts/24 hours in TCU and floating to other areas for the remaining time.Required Skills & Certifications:- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.- BCLS certification.- 2 years of skilled long-term care/transitional care experience.- Experience with central line blood draws.- Experience with central line dressing changes.- Experience with IV pumps.- Experience starting IVs.- Previous travel experience.Preferred Skills & Certifications:- Experience in emergency or critical care environments.- Comfort level working with vents/trachs/PICC lines.- 2 years of experience in direct patient care.Special Considerations:- Must have reliable transportation.- Expected to work every weekend (Friday - Sunday shift).- May need to float between like units.- Facility may call off traveler UP TO 1 shift per pay period (every 2 weeks).Scheduling:- 3 x 8hr NOC shifts (Friday - Sunday).