Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 80 - Children's Respite Care Centers
Subchapter C - Personnel
Section I-8043 - Licensed Practical Nurse
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-8043
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) shall work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and perform skilled nursing services as delegated by a registered nurse.
B. A licensed practical nurse must:
1. be currently
licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners with no
restrictions; and
2. have at least
two years full-time experience as an LPN; and
3. when employed by more than one agency,
inform all employers and coordinate duties to assure quality provision of
services.
C. The LPN shall perform skilled nursing services under the supervision of a registered nurse, in a manner consistent with standard of practice including, but not limited to, such duties as:
1. observing,
recording and reporting to the registered nurse or director of nurses on the
general physical and mental conditions of the patient;
2. administering prescribed medications and
treatments as permitted by state or local regulations;
3. assisting the physician and/or registered
nurse in performing specialized procedures;
4. preparing equipment for treatments,
including sterilization, and adherence to aseptic techniques;
5. assisting the patient with activities of
daily living;
6. documenting each
visit made to the patient and incorporate notes into the clinical record within
one week of the visit;
7.
performing complex wound care, if an in-service is documented for the specific
procedure;
8. performing routine
venipuncture (phlebotomy) if written documentation of competency is in
personnel record. Competency must be evaluated by an RN even if the LPN has
completed a certification course; and
9. may receive verbal orders from the
physician regarding their assigned patients.
D. An LPN shall not:
1. access any intravenous appliance for any
reason;
2. perform supervisory aide
visits;
3. develop and/or alter the
POC;
4. make an assessment
visit;
5. evaluate recertification
criteria;
6. make aide assignments;
or
7. function as a supervisor of
the nursing practice of any registered nurse.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).
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