Responsibilities: 

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. 

• Carries out the Agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function. 
• Interprets and implements the Agency’s philosophy to staff and members of the community. 
• Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for his/her actions by performing within the limits of his/her education and experience. 
• Knows and conforms to the laws governing the practice of a practical nurse and provides nursing care using all elements of the nursing process. 
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques within scope of practice  - Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. 
• Represents the Agency at blood pressure clinics to provide screening and health promotion. 
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. 
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance/participation in continuing and in-service education programs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN. 

Qualifications: 

• Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse 

Education: 

• Accredited LPN School