Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and report changes to supervisors.
- Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications and injections as directed by physicians or RNs.
- Patient Hygiene & Comfort: Assist patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Medical Procedures: Change dressings, insert catheters, collect specimens for lab testing, and assist with minor procedures.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and update charts with treatments, symptoms, and progress.
- Communication: Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and recovery processes.
- Support to Healthcare Team: Assist doctors and registered nurses with examinations and treatments.
- Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program (usually 12-18 months).
- Passing the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
- State licensure as an LPN.
- Compassion and patient care skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Basic clinical and technical skills
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- Typical pay
- $65,640–$81,900
For context, most lpns earn between $65,640–$81,900 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.