LPN/LVN - BCHCRLS

LPN/LVN 

The following are common duties which include but are not limited to: 

• Recording the patient’s history. 

• Giving medication as prescribed by the physician. 

• Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight. 

• Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas. 

• Giving injections of medications. 

• Providing immunizations. 

• Entering information into computer systems. 

• Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions. 

• Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP). 

• Monitoring fluid/food intake and output. 

• Moving patients safely. 

• Observing patient reactions to medications. 

• Observing patient mental health status. 

• Providing emotional support. 

• Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing. 

• Observing of patients for skin breakdown.