Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description Template

Job title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable licensed practical nurse to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will monitor patients and record vital signs and changes in condition, administer oral, topical and injectable medications as permitted by state law and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and record vital signs and changes in condition
• Administer oral, topical and injectable medications as permitted by state law
• Provide wound care, change dressings and care for catheters and ostomies
• Collect specimens and perform routine tests such as blood glucose checks
• Update care plans and document care accurately
• Supervise CNAs in many long-term care settings
• Educate patients and families on basic care and medications
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of medication administration and wound care
• Clinical judgment and prioritization and leadership of cnas
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NCLEX-PN license
• IV therapy certification
• BLS / CPR
• Experience with medication carts and eMAR systems

Skills

• Vital signs and patient assessment data collection
• Catheter and ostomy care
• IV therapy (where permitted)
• Clinical documentation
• Compassionate communication
• Calm under pressure

Work environment and schedule

LPNs work in nursing and residential care facilities, home health, physician offices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities. The work involves long periods on your feet and frequent lifting and moving of patients. Nursing homes and hospitals need 24/7 coverage, so evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts are common. Physician offices usually keep daytime hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.