Position Responsibilities: LPNs provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based
on the application of scientific nursing principles. Common responsibilities of LPNs include (but
are not limited to):
• Provides basic bedside care
• Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for patients
• Measures & records patients’ vital signs (such as height, weight, temperature, blood
pressure, pulse, respiration)
• Assists with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene of patients
Prepares and gives
injections and enemas
• Monitors catheters
• Records food/fluid input/output
• Dresses wounds
• Assists with bed positioning, standing and walking of patients
• Collects samples for testing
Performs and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through
an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or
treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by
a licensed practical nurse
• Assists in relevant health teaching for patient and family/significant other
Records all
care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the
appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Depending on setting, may also:
• Start intravenous fluids
Other Responsibilities:
• Completes required orientation as directed by facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility protocol
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
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