Under the supervision of a Patient Care Supervisor, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties. The License Practical Nurse is responsible for all professional working policies pertaining to this section. The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit – adolescent through geriatric. The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Home Health policies and procedures. Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required. A pharmacology course of at least forty-five hours must be included in the basic education curriculum or have been attended post graduation.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Home Health experience preferred. Med-surg or rehabilitation experience preferred. Minimum 2 to 3 years experience as a LPN preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Home Health division and Allied Services. Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal record history check. Good verbal and written communication skills and inter-personal sills required for effective Interaction with staff and patients. Valid PA driver’s license and available transportation during all working hours required. Must maintain confidentiality of patient information.