Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Under limited supervision, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and any standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations that govern any facility the LPN is working at.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Documents new problems, changes, and/or resolution of problems on clinical notes, supplemental physical orders and nursing care plan.
• Communicates skilled observations and significant changes in patient status to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager.
• Requests modification of orders or additional orders based on the patient’s clinical status and skilled nursing judgment.
• Participates in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In‑Services.
• Adheres to MGA policies, procedures and Handbook.
• Reports on time and as scheduled to complete work within designated time.

Requirements

• Active NC nursing license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Copy of current TB results or chest x‑ray.
• Copy of current CPR certification as per agency policy.
• Flexible, organized, and able to exercise independent and sound judgment to perform job duties.