Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description: Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Location: Michigan.
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time.
Reports To: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Manager, or Clinical Supervisor.

Position Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Michigan provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The LPN assists in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health environments.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide basic nursing care according to the Michigan Public Health Code and facility policies.
• Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical) within LPN scope of practice.
• Assist patients with mobility, bathing, feeding, toileting, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to supervising RN or provider.

Clinical Duties

• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collection.
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic health records (EHR).

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide health education and reinforce care instructions.
• Participate in care planning and quality-improvement activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow infection-control protocols and universal precautions.
• Comply with all Michigan Board of Nursing regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).

Qualifications

• Active Michigan LPN license in good standing.
• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (required).
• Experience in clinical or long-term care settings (preferred but not always required).
• Ability to lift, move, or assist patients as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment skills within LPN scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work in fast-paced or high-stress environments.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).

Work Environment

• May involve standing, lifting, and extended periods of walking.
• Work may occur in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, clinics, or patient homes.
• Schedule may include evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on employer needs.