Licensed Practical Nurse

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES

1. Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the LPN works closely with others as needed in the

Acute Care Medical / Surgical areas and Primary Care setting throughout the Charleston VA and

surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The LPN functions both dependently and

independently with guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager / designee. LPN must have active,

current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of

Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

2. May be utilized as needed in the Acute Care Medical / Surgical areas, in ambulatory / outpatient

care clinics, and outpatient lab.

3. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken

specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and / or intravenous

medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and

documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any

noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD / DO.

4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an

appropriate manner] with patients, family members, professional and [other] supportive personnel

[involved in the

delivery of] patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into

practice.