*** is seeking a LPN with a current Florida license for in home consultations. Strong assessment skills required to establish the plan for personal care.
The LPN is responsible for assessing and reassessing the nursing needs, including the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of client. The LPN develops an appropriate and individual care plan, collaborating with the client's primary physician as needed, and is responsible for teaching/counseling clients regarding self-care and evaluating client response to care provided. Acting as the clinical care coordinator for assigned individuals, the LPN initiates referrals as necessary, supervises and directs home care.
This is a job description for a job I saw online & thought I'd apply for until I read this. We were taught in school that only RNs can do assessments -- not LPNs. Are LPNs allowed to do all they are describing as the job? I realize "in the real world vs the NCLEX world" that we'll probably do things like this, if we want to take the chance, but I don't think I'd want to start off putting my license in jeopardy if this is out of my scope.
