Free licensed practical nurse job description template
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians, within the scope of a state license. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Monitor patients' health by checking blood pressure, temperature and other vital signs
- Provide basic patient care and comfort, including changing bandages and helping with bathing or dressing
- Discuss care with patients and listen to their concerns
- Report patients' status and concerns to registered nurses or physicians
- Document patient care and maintain health records
- Give medication or start IV drips [only where state law and training allow]
What you need
- State-approved practical nursing program completed
- Active state LPN/LVN license
- CPR certification
- Clean background check [if required by your state or facility]
Nice to have
- Experience in [long-term care, clinic or home health]
- Optional professional certification
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Lakeview Family Clinic, a four-provider primary care clinic.
Lakeview Family Clinic is hiring an LPN (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You'll room patients, take vitals, give injections as ordered and document in our records system. An active state LPN license is required.
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What a licensed practical nurse does
A licensed practical nurse provides basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians, within the scope of a state license. Typical duties include:
- Monitor patients' health by checking blood pressure, temperature and other vital signs
- Provide basic patient care and comfort, including changing bandages and helping with bathing or dressing
- Discuss care with patients and listen to their concerns
- Report patients' status and concerns to registered nurses or physicians
- Document patient care and maintain health records
- Give medication or start IV drips only where state law and training allow
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says LPNs must pass an exam to become licensed. What an LPN may do, such as give medication, varies by state, so check your state board of nursing.
Training: Postsecondary nondegree award, then licensure.
How much does a licensed practical nurse make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
How do I verify a nursing license?
Ask for the license number and look it up on your state board of nursing's website before the first shift. Licenses are state-specific, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that LPNs must pass an exam to be licensed.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.