Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. LPNs work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, to deliver patient-centered care.

- Patient Care: Provide basic nursing care, such as:

- Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc.)

- Administering medications and injections

- Changing wound dressings

- Assisting with personal care (bathing, grooming, etc.)

- Monitoring Patients: Observe patients' conditions and report any changes to RNs or physicians

- Documentation: Accurately document patient information and care provided

- Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care

- Licensure: Current HAAD licensure in the state of practice

- Education: Completion of a practical nursing program

- Physical Demands: Ability to lift, bend, and stand for long periods