Licensed Practical Nurse Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Licensed Practical Nurse includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of nursing activities for assigned patients, including admission, treatment planning, ongoing case management during treatment stay and discharge planning
Taking medical histories and entering information into computer systems
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis
Assess patients under treatment and observe their progress
Monitor patients’ condition and provide medical care
Keep patient records updated and in check
Provide patients and their families with emotional and psychological support
Provide support and advice to patients’ family and friends
Provide assistance to patients in daily activities such as eating, bathing etc.
Administer prescribed medications
Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Licensed Practical Nurse duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Licensed Practical Nurse roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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