Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physician assesses care plans, implements, and documents and evaluates the nursing care for a group of assigned patients in the health care system. The LPN supports medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to objective, goals and policies of the hospital.

Values Statement: The LPN performs duties in a manner that reflects the basic values of love and concern for others. Demonstrates respect for all others; understanding the inherent dignity of all others (patients, visitors, general public, and fellow employees) through behavior that exhibits a willingness to be helpful, courteous, and friendly. He/She will strive to be a faithful, cooperative team member; industrious in giving his/her best effort creatively for the welfare of the patients and the hospital. He/She is just, honest and impartial in all assigned duties. He/She will keep information confidential.

Nature and Scope: The LPN may assign and give direction to other LPN’s or Certified Nurse Aides. The LPN is accountable for implementation of the nursing process for an assigned number of patients and directs subordinates in the implementation. The needs of the patient will be assessed by the LPN in collaboration with the physicians, staff, patient and patient’s family and by chart review. The plan of care/ treatment plan will begin at time of admission. The treatment plan/plan of care will be continuously reviewed and revised as needed until point of discharge including a discharge plan of care. The LPN is responsible for knowing the condition of their patients while on duty and communicates changes appropriately to appropriate personnel- making sure to document. Rounds should be conducted by the LPN a minimum of every two hours and more often as needed or ordered for assigned patients. Assessments are to be documented appropriately. The LPN is responsible to notify the physician/RN promptly and appropriately of any changes in the patient condition and document their notification. The LPN is accountable for the planning of procedures or tests and notifying the physician of abnormal results. They are also accountable for performing procedures within their scope of practice.

The LPN may prepare, administer and record medication in conformance with facility policy and procedures. They will judge the effectiveness of the medication administered and evaluate the patient’s response, as needed. The LPN will maintain complete records of procedures and treatment s performed and medications administered if they complete these. The LPN will demonstrate the ability to carry out medical orders as directed and in accordance to policy and procedures.