Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

• Work Environment Tolerance: Able to work around noise, dust, and similar conditions without discomfort.
• Physical Mobility: Able to walk, stand, bend, stretch, and assist with patient positioning or transfers.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with patients and coworkers.
• Documentation Skills: Reads, writes, and interprets clinical documents accurately.
• Equipment Handling: May operate, clean, or manage equipment as needed.
• Hazard Awareness: May handle or dispose of hazardous materials; must follow all facility safety policies.
• Code Knowledge: Understands and adheres to all applicable codes and procedures.
• Exposure Awareness: Routine duties may involve exposure—or potential exposure—to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
• Sustained Activity: Able to sit for extended periods (administrative tasks) and stand for extended periods (patient care).

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, the LPN provides direct patient care on an assigned unit, using sound judgment, professionalism, and adherence to Nursing Department standards. May assist in supervising support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver safe, accurate nursing care; use diagnostic information to assess and evaluate patient needs.
• Documentation: Complete timely, thorough assessments and updates, especially when patient conditions change.
• Care Planning: Contribute to individualized care plans, adjust interventions as needed, and prioritize based on patient needs.
• Collaboration: Work with RNs, physicians, Care Managers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Patient Privacy: Maintain professionalism and respect during all evaluations and interactions.