Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide care in accordance with professional standards and HSL core competencies.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and revise patient-centered care plans.
• Deliver care under a primary nursing model, maintaining accountability for assigned patients.
• Utilize best practices and evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Support autonomy and individual choice for all patients.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Engage in shared governance, committees, and new process development.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to Patient Care Associates and other staff.
• Identify and respond to safety concerns in the unit environment.
• Participate in unit activities such as meal assistance and social events.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities (as assigned):

• Provide shift reports to incoming staff.
• Offer clinical and supervisory oversight during shift coverage.
• Delegate team assignments and supervise care delivery.
• Ensure accurate completion of admissions/discharges.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds (e.g., wound, physician).
• Contribute to patient care assignments, schedules, performance evaluations, and staff education.
• Initiate required reports (e.g., DPH, incident, concern resolution).

Role-Specific Expectations:

Registered Nurse (RN):

• Holds full accountability for independent assessments and the development of individualized care plans.
• Supervises LPN and nursing assistant clinical work.
• May function independently in charge nurse roles without RN oversight.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Collaborates with the RN for assessment and care planning.
• Implements care plans developed with RN oversight.
• May act in a charge nurse capacity with support and co-signature from an RN.
• Initiates reports and documentation with RN review as appropriate.

Remote Type

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