Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Patient Evaluation:
1.1. Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data;
1.2. Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN;
2. Care Planning:
2.1. Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals;
2.2. Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals;
2.3. Implements the plan of care;
2.4. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-
hospitalizations;
2.5. Participates in review and revision of plan of care;
3. Provision of Direct Patient Care:
3.1. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;
3.2. Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician;
3.3. Documents accurately and thoroughly;
3.4. Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;
3.5. At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary
Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
3.5.1. Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician,
patient and family;
3.5.2. Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
2. Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
3. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the
spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in
accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
6. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as
required by State).