Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

As an LPN the job duties will be to provide a variety of patient care activities such as administering medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in the treatment and direct care of patients.

• The scope of services involves assisting in direct patient care.
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology acquired through formal education and training.
• Contacts are made with patients in the provision of practical nursing care.
• Impacts the quality of practical nursing care and patient comfort.
• Successful in the application of skills to enhance positive patient outcomes.
• Receives guidance, direction, and supervision from an RN, nursing supervisor, manager, medical professional, or administrator.
• Take venipuncture specimens.
• Supervise or provide work direction to nursing aides or direct service staff.
• Requires some discretion and judgment and is clearly defined by th

e licensure regulations.