POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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:

      1.      Patient Evaluation:

• Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective
• Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to

      2.      Care Planning:

• Contributes to establishing individualized patient
• Assists in developing interventions to achieve
• Implements the plan of
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-
• Participate in review and revision of care plans.

      3.      Provision of Direct Patient Care:

• Administers medications and performs treatments per physician
• Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or
• Documents accurately and
• Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;
• At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
  • Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient, and family.
  • Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family

      4.      Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:

• Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff
• Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between
• Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed
• Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and

5. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business
6. Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever
7. Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as
8. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing
9. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices, and preferences.
10. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients, and families.
11. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service
12. Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing
13. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living
14. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;