- a) Conducting a focused nursing assessment and contributing to the ongoing comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient performed by the RN.
- b) Collaborating in the development and modification of the RN's or APRN's comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients.
c) Implementing aspects of the plan of care.
- d) Participating in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
- e) Serving as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel.
f) Participating in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions.
- g) Communicating and collaborating with other health care professionals.
- h) Providing input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety. (Section 55-30 of the Act)
Practice as a licensed practical nurse means a scope of basic nursing practice, with or without compensation, as delegated by a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse or as directed by a physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatric physician, and includes all of the following and other activities requiring a like skill level for which the LPN is properly trained:
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 228, effective January 4, 2021)