Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of part-time occasional nursing services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to meet the identified health care needs of a designated population of clients.  Responsibilities include assessing the health needs of clients, planning for the provision of needed health services, implementing a plan of care, and evaluating outcomes and ongoing health needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and the Service Planning Team, as needed, to address client health needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, works within the framework of AID’s goals, policies, an procedures to assure that accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, pertaining to health care, are met in all programs.    

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.