Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Skilled nurses, often registered nurses (RNs), provide care for patients who are injured or ill in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Their responsibilities include :

• Assessing patients :  Identifying patients' needs and examining them Planning care :  Developing a care plan based on a physician's plan and the patient's needs Providing care :  Administering medications and treatments, performing physical examinations and diagnostic tests, providing wound care, bed bath, changing of brief Monitoring care :  Recording patient behavior, vital signs, and medication administration, and monitoring treatment plans Documenting care :  Maintaining accurate records and writing notes Supporting patients :  Providing emotional support to patients and their families, and consulting with physicians and senior staff Teaching and supervising :  Teaching skills and supervising other nursing staff, such as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Researching :  Conducting research to improve patient care and outcomes Powered by JazzHR