Skilled Nursing- LPN

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.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program (usually 12–18 months).

• Passing the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

• State licensure as an LPN.

Key Skills

• Compassion and patient care skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication

• Ability to work under pressure

• Basic clinical and technical skills