Þpartment Nursing SNF Job Summary The LPN is a professional caregiver who assumes overall responsibility of a nursing unit, under the direction of the RN and practices within the standards of the LPN practice act. The LPN could be a direct caregiver, who administers to the needs of the resident under the direction of the physician. Required Qualifications - Require graduation from a school of practical nursing. - Require completion of Intravenous (IV) Certification program within ninety (90) days of hire . - Require knowledge of aging process and ability to interact, communicate and care for geriatric population. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer experience in Long Term Care. - Prefer supervisory training certificate. Mandatory Education Preferred Education Required License and Certs BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR Preferred License and Certs