Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: RN Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager/Center Nurse Executive POSITION SUMMARY: 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: * Patient Evaluation: * Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data. * Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN. * Care Planning: * Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals. * Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals. * Implements the plan of care. * Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations. * Participate in review and revision of care plans.