Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications

The Licensed Practical (LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families. He/She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program of practical Nursing
• Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
• One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician’s Plan of Care
• Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client
• Observes the client; evaluates the care of the client; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assigned
• Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
• Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
• Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate selfcare techniques
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client
• Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
• Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required
• Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
• Performs within limits of preparation and experience
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Perform treatments as assigned per physician’s plan of care. An LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director
• Other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationship

• Reports to Director of Nursing

Special Requirements

• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver’s license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
• Able to travel to prospective clients’ residences