Licensed Practical Nurse

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• The LPN scope of practice is dependent and directed, requiring assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision, orders, or directions of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• The LPN participates in the on-going assessment of clients, as delegated by the RN, supports ongoing data collection, and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them.

• Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Participates in the on-going assessment of patient as delegated by the RN, supports ongoing data collection, and determines who to inform and when.
• Assessments as delegated by RN, documentation, and reporting of patient response to treatment and teaching as delegated by RN.
• Adjusts priorities of care according to patient needs, collects information regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs.
• Promotes shared governance by participating in councils or quality improvement groups.
• Models the mission, vision, and values of the organization and adheres to the behavioral standards of the organization.

• BLS - AHA
• LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
• Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

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