Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an experienced clinical team member, delivering skilled nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role requires sound clinical judgment, efficiency in patient care delivery, and the ability to supervise unlicensed staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

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Weekly Gross Pay : $1,827 Based on $36 Guaranteed hours

Overtime pay : $65.45

Contract: 14+ Weeks

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical Assessment & Judgment

• Performs focused patient assessments and monitors clinical status

• Identifies, prioritizes, and reports significant changes in condition to the RN

• Anticipates patient care needs and contributes clinically relevant input to care decisions

2. Care Planning & Outcome Management

• Actively contributes to development, implementation, and revision of individualized care plans

• Executes nursing interventions with minimal supervision

• Evaluates patient response to treatment and escalates concerns appropriately

• Supports strategies aimed at preventing avoidable re-hospitalizations

3. Skilled Nursing Care

• Administers medications and treatments safely and efficiently

• Performs skilled nursing procedures within scope of practice

• Ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation in PointClickCare (PCC)

• Communicates pertinent clinical information to RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Assists with provider rounds and clinical evaluations as needed

4. Discharge & Transitional Care Support

• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences as directed

• Reinforces discharge planning, patient education, and care transitions

• Communicates care recommendations clearly to patients and families

5. Leadership & Oversight of Unlicensed Staff

• Delegates and supervises patient care tasks in accordance with regulations and policy

• Provides real-time guidance and follow-up

• Holds unlicensed staff accountable for quality and completion of care

6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Serves as a consistent clinical resource to nursing assistants and peers

• Participates in effective shift-to-shift handoff communication

• Coordinates care across departments to support timely and patient-centered outcomes

7. Safety, Compliance & Professional Practice

• Maintains medication security, including controlled substance counts

• Adheres to infection control, HIPAA, and safety standards

• Supports quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

• Participates in mandatory education and assists with onboarding of new staff

• Reports compliance or safety concerns per facility policy

8. Operational Expectations

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet patient care and staffing demands

• Performs additional duties consistent with professional role and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

• Active, unrestricted LPN license in the state of employment

• Demonstrated experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care

• Current BLS/CPR certification (per facility/state requirements)

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English

• Compliance with TB screening and occupational health requirements