Licensed Practical Nurses

Nursing position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments, taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors, and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. Communicates with doctors, patients, and families, and educates patients on care. May provide transport and/or escort to offsite appointments and application of restraints when necessary. Mentors and delegates work to CNAs.

The following are common duties which include but are not limited to:

Recording the patient’s history

Giving medication as prescribed by the physician

Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight

Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

Giving injections of medications

Providing immunizations

Entering information into computer systems

Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions

Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)

Monitoring fluid/food intake and output

Moving patients safely

Observing patient reactions to medications

Observing patient mental health status

Providing emotional support

Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing

Observing of patients for skin breakdown

Requires a Certificate from an Approved School of Nursing, Licensure as an LPN and 0-4 years of experience.

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