LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I-II

Job Summary

LPN I

Provides nursing care to residents within an assigned work unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following established nursing department guidelines.

LPN II

Provides certified-level nursing care to residents within an assigned work unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. May function in a charge nurse capacity and works in accordance with nursing department guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

LPN I

Education:
Completion of a recognized school of practical nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.

Experience:
No experience required beyond required training.

License/Certification:
Current practical nurse license or temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing pending licensing examination results.

LPN II

Education:
Completion of a recognized school of practical nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.

Experience:
Three years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

License/Certification:
Current practical nurse license and certification by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) or a recognized organization.

Special Requirements (Promotion to LPN II)

• Completion of experience and certification requirements for LPN II

• Successful performance evaluation

• Supervisor recommendation

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may substitute for one year of required work experience, and vice versa.

Responsibilities

LPN I

• Documents nursing care, resident progress, and actions taken.

• Administers medications and monitors effects to ensure safe medication management.

• Contributes to the nursing process and updates care plans as resident needs change.

• Supervises LNAs and conducts rounds to monitor care quality, cleanliness, and safety.

• Communicates resident information between shifts and reports unusual findings.

• Collaborates with physicians and consulting professionals during resident visits.

• Provides direct nursing assistant support, including ADL care, bathing, transfers, and lifting.

• Educates residents on care plans and goals.

• Communicates with families/guardians regarding resident progress and changes.

• Manages resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed.

• Maintains CPR competency and follows department policies.

LPN II

• Documents nursing care, treatments, and resident progress.

• Administers medications and records effects to ensure safe medication practices.

• Contributes to care plans and updates them based on resident status.

• Supervises LPN I staff and LNAs; conducts rounds to ensure safety and quality of care.

• Reports significant observations and facilitates shift-to-shift information transfer.

• Works with physicians and consulting health professionals to support quality medical care.

• Provides counseling to residents regarding care plans and goals.

• Communicates with families/guardians about resident care and significant changes.

• Manages resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Provides direct nursing assistant support including bathing, feeding, transfers, and lifting.

• Collaborates with healthcare team members to meet resident needs.

• Maintains CPR competency and follows department policies.

Disclaimer

The supplemental job description outlines typical duties and responsibilities but does not include every possible task. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to the position.