Licensed Practical Nurses are not only responsible for basic and hands-on patient care, but they also can do administrative tasks, as well as routine care to injured or sick patients. Their duties are versatile and may vary depending on the needs of the patient they serve.
Duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse may include, but are not limited to:
- Medication administration
- Basic or personal care, such as bathing and dressing
- Checking of vital signs
- Monitoring patient health
- Changing wound dressings
- Maintaining patient documentation
- And more