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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications: Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse in the State. Lines of authority and reporting responsibilities: Report to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager/Nurse Supervisor, Administrator. Duties: 1. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall provide assigned nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse who provides on-site supervision as needed, based upon the severity of patient’s medical condition and the nurse’s training experience. 2. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall: a) Prepare and record clinical notes for the clinical records b)Report any changes in the patient's condition to the case manager/registered nurse with the reports documented in the clinical record c) Perform assigned tasks, including the Administration of treatment and medications, in the care of the patient within the scope of practice authorized by the license issued by the State for a licensed practical nurse. 3. Weekly reviews the utilization and progress of the patient with the RN, supervisor and attending physician as necessary. 4. Has knowledge of patient's condition at all times and informs the physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, RN and/or the Nursing Supervisor immediately of any change in the patient’s condition that warrants attention. Also observes, evaluates, and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to drugs or treatments. 5. Interprets to the patient and family the expectations of the diagnosis and the nature of the treatment consistent with the action and wishes of the physician. Interprets to the social and physical factors in the environment that affect patient care, by Registered Nurse supervision. 6. Is responsible for the execution of the physician’s orders, supervised by a Registered Nurse, and keeps the physician informed of all pertinent information concerning the patient’s condition and response to treatment Gives skills of care to patients. 7. Other duties assigned by the registered nurse. Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures are maintained. Participate in in-services program, and discharge planning under registered nurse supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to speak, read and write in English. 2. Able read assignments, follow directions. 3. Able to communicate and respond clearly on telephone and respond to patient’s spoken needs. 4. The ability to physically transfer, lift or assist patients whose average weight is 160 pounds with or without the aid of mechanical devices. 5. Able to spend 80% of the work standing and/or moving about. 6. Able to walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, bend and squat to perform essential Home Health Agency Job Descriptions I-41