Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Providing individual client care including assessment, care planning with client and family, direct implementation of care and evaluation;
Providing teaching for client and family regarding disease, use of equipment and supplies;
Providing medication pours and management; monitoring client’s condition advising physician and family of any changes in status;
Maintaining supplies and equipment for safe and optimal functioning;
Integrating care with other appropriate health services;
Providing referrals when needed and/or when requested.

LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE (LPN) DUTIES FOR SKILLED CARE include but are not limited to the following:

Assure the clients safety;
Provide reality orientation if appropriate;
Establish a therapeutic relationship with the older person and the family and/or significant other;
Use mutual decision making with the older adult and the family;
Give general individual nursing care;
Provide for physical and emotional comfort;
Provide teaching for the older person and family;
Assist older person with active and passive exercises;
Administer medications per physician order (if trained and certified);
Observe, evaluate and report significant changes in the older person’s condition to family, doctor and office;
Document all relevant findings;
Plan, prepare and serve therapeutic diets to the client;
Maintain clean environment for the client; clean up food and cooking areas;
Maintain and safeguard equipment and supplies.
Integrate care with other health services.
Escort client to scheduled appointments.