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POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: DON, CNO

SUPERVISES: CNA

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the

employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job,

where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are

always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit

normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified

individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable

accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of

18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is

required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical

Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care

plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, and the supervising RN, the

LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of

the plan of care for the patient population.