The Graduate Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and the direction of the provider and/or Clinic RN. Graduate Practical Nurse administers quality patient care according to established standards. Graduate Practical Nurse may delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. The Graduate Practical Nurse position is time limited. A person may remain in the Graduate Practical Nurse position until one of the following occurs: 1) They become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in their designated working state OR 2) They receive a failing score on the nurse licensure exam and are moved to another position in which they qualify.
