Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Introduction:

At ________________, our philosophy for care is ____________________. We are looking for a caring, compassionate, team player for our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position.

In this role, you will be providing our patients with excellent routine care as well as collaborating within the allied health team on patient treatment and support. You will be required to work alone or with little supervision and must be flexible to work on a variable schedule.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilties:

In this role, you’ll report to the Health Care Manager. Duties may include:

• Helping patients bathe and with other daily hygiene activities
• Assisting patients with getting dressed, eating, and using the bathroom
• Monitoring patients and completing ongoing assessments of their physical and mental health
• Administering medications and injections and keeping complete records of these activities
• Communicating with patients’ families about condition of the patient and their care
• Updating patient charts and recording observations of their condition
• Communicating concerns about patient’s overall health, treatment, etc. to the medical team
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:

• LPN educational training and proof of licensure
• 1 or more years experience in a similar role
• Clinical experience in a __________________ setting would be considered a strong asset
• CPR certification
• Criminal background check
• Interpersonal communication skills required for this role
  
  

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Core Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Cultural sensitivity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Interpersonal communication
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Positive attitude
  
  

Alongside Pro Tip:

Licensed practical nurses often work outside the traditional healthcare environment. Think about the role you are hiring for and the work environment. Will they be working in a hospital? Long-term care facility? Providing patients with in-home care? What are the requirements for this role? Will they need a driver’s license? Experience with delivering healthcare education? Tailor this template’s Qualifications and Core Skills sections to fit the setting and specifics of the role. Adjust this template with appropriate terms to match the position. Ex: “patient” to “resident” for a nursing home environment.

** Make sure to double-check the Practical Nursing regulatory body for your province/state when writing qualifications and responsibilities.