LPNs provide basic nursing care and treatment to patients under the supervision and guidance of nursing supervisors or physicians. With Nursa practical nurses can work in a variety of settings, including nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, physicians’ offices, and more.

LPN Responsibilities:

Although no two jobs are identical, the following are typical duties of LPNs across work settings:

• Interview patients and record their medical histories
• Monitor patients’ health by checking their vital signs, including pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature
• Provide basic patient care and comfort, including changing bandages and helping with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating
• Observe, record, and report changes in a patient’s condition to registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), or physicians
• Document patient care and maintain health records
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform or assist in clinical tests, such as phlebotomy duties and urinalysis
• Maintain safety standards and infection control procedures

LPN Qualifications:

The following are qualifications required of LPNs working with Nursa and fundamental skills in the nursing profession:

• Current and valid practical nurse license
• Ability to work both without immediate supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate and reliable care
• Good time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

LPN Benefits:

Licensed practical nurses who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of preferences and lifestyles
• Competitive hourly rates
• Fast and straightforward payments
• User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking 
• Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments