Job Description

The practice of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as performing tasks &

responsibilities within the scope of supportive & restorative care; medication administration and

specialized tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse of licensed or otherwise

legally authorized physician or dentist.

Qualifications

• A. Completion of educational program for licensure as a LPN.

• B. Successful completion of required New York State Department of Health LPN IV Therapy Initial Program for the demonstration of competence in the performance of intravenous therapy/blood administration procedures as part of Centralized Orientation.

• C. Successful completion of annual unit-based review & update program in procedures associated with intravenous therapy.

• Appropriate experience in a health care setting preferre...