Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

• Job Requirements:
• Must be licensed as and maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana; must maintain first
• aid, mantoux and CPR certification. Ability to understand and communicate with residents and
• understand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide nursing care
• practices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of licensure; ability to provide safe, efficient
• resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and
• procedures and all HIPAA rules; must attend and complete all required inservice training; ability to prioritize workload; ability to be flexible; ability to assess resident's and report to the physician; ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects; ability to know approved abbreviations and appropriate terminology; ability to document in a legible manner.
• Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
• May assign and review work of Nursing Attendants on the unit. Reports to the Nursing Unit Manager.