Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical or healthcare setting. The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) , licensed physician, or other authorized healthcare provider to deliver supportive and restorative nursing care, administer medications, perform specialized clinical tasks, and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide nursing care in structured and routine patient care situations.

·       Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and mobility support.

·       Perform treatments and routine nursing procedures such as suctioning and urinary catheterization.

·       Prepare patients for surgeries, diagnostic procedures, examinations, and treatments.

·       Administer medications within the scope of LPN practice.

·       Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens accurately.

·       Set up and monitor intravenous (IV) equipment and administer IV solutions through peripheral access devices in accordance with training and regulations.

·       Administer blood and blood products following required training and established protocols.

·       Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition, treatments, medications, incidents, and accidents to the Registered Nurse.

·       Contribute to the development and implementation of patient care plans in collaboration with the nursing team.

·       Reinforce patient and family education as directed by the Registered Nurse.

·       Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.

·       Assist with patient rehabilitation and recovery plans.

·       Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.

·       Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team discussions.

·       Assist in emergency response situations, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and other resuscitative procedures as directed.

·       Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.

Required Qualifications

·       Graduate of an accredited educational program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) .

·       Active and unrestricted New York State LPN License .

·       Successful completion of the New York State Department of Health LPN IV Therapy Initial Program .

·       Ability to competently perform intravenous therapy and blood administration procedures.

·       Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills.

·       Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment.

Certifications & Licenses

·       Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – New York State Department of Health

·       Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

·       Current IV Therapy competency and annual updates as required